BHP Billiton and its Japanese partners have committed $917m to expand export facilities at Port Hedland in Australia.

BHP Billiton is looking to expand Port Hedland
The project will increase annual capacity by 100mt and has an option to expand by a further 100mt per year.

BHP Billiton’s share will be $779m with Japanese trading house Mitsui and Itochu contributing the remaining $138m between them.

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