BHP chasing nickel, going cool on thermal coal

BHP has conducted an about face on nickel, with chief financial officer Peter Beavens saying the company is looking to expand its nickel sulphide assets.

Could BHP's Mt Arthur thermal coal mine be on the block?

22 May 2019
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However, the news is not so good for its thermal coal business with Beavens seeming to suggest its mines might be up for sale.

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