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BHP coking coal takes a hit

BHP has cuts its guidance for coking coal production in the 2018 financial year after problems at its Broadmeadow and Blackwater mines in Queensland.

David Upton
Geotechnical issues at Blackwater have impacted on BHP's production results.

Geotechnical issues at Blackwater have impacted on BHP's production results.

The big Australian yesterday reported metallurgical coal production of 20 million tonnes for the December 2017 half year, down 4% compared to the previous corresponding period. Guidance for the 2018...

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