Australian miner BHP Billiton has announced its production results for the financial year 2017-18 ended June 30, achieving an iron ore output of 275 million mt from its Western Australian iron ore operations, rising three percent year on year, supported by improved productivity and stability across the supply chain, including both rail and port.
BHP Billiton’s Western Australian iron ore production guidance for the next financial year stands at 273-283 million mt.
In the given financial year, BHP Billiton's metallurgical coal production rose by seven percent year on year to 43 million mt. The company plans an extensive maintenance program for the first half of the 2018-19 financial year, with a corresponding impact expected on metallurgical coal production and unit costs. The miner’s metallurgical coal production is expected to increase to between 43 million mt and 46 million mt for the next financial year.