Hundreds of workers at WA mine on the chopping block
By Adrian Rauso
Scores of jobs are set to go after BHP decided to “significantly scale back” activity at an iron ore mine that employs about 800 people and is a key union target, according to multiple sources.
Senior managers at BHP’s Yandi iron ore operation in the Pilbara are believed to have told workers on Tuesday morning that the ageing mine’s workforce will be substantially reduced over the coming months.
The site employs about 600 direct workers and up to 200 contractors, the latter mainly via ESS who run the catering and accommodation on site.