Australia's largest new iron ore mine in over 50 years has been officially opened after BHP completed its South Flank project on time and within budget.
BHP has provided a taste of what to expect in tomorrow's state budget with the mining giant reporting a surge in royalty payments and employee numbers.
BHP has provided an insight into modern mining, highlighting the role played by mathematicians and data scientists while revealing it faces a shortage of old-fashioned trades like train drivers.
