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BHP to pump $840M into Olympic Dam growth

Mining giant aims to grow its copper base to 2.5 million tonnes a year

The growth projects include a new oxygen plant for the Olympic Dam smelter.

The growth projects include a new oxygen plant for the Olympic Dam smelter. | Credits: BHP

BHP has said it will invest more than $840 million into growth projects at its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia as it looks to grow its overall copper production to 2.5 million tonnes a year. ...

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