Iron ore miners dig in for battle over precious port space

Brad ThompsonReporter

Nov 22, 2020 – 4.37pm

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Iron ore miners BHP, Fortescue Metals Group, Hancock Prospecting and Mineral Resources are preparing to make their competing cases for precious space at Port Hedland after rejecting the West Australian government's urgings to build a $10 billion outer harbour.

The rival iron ore miners have been asked to put all their cards out and contribute to an independent strategic review to determine the maximum capacity of Port Hedland.

Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau.