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Olympic Dam shaft accident proving costly

Friday 12 February 2010

The hoist accident at BHP's Olympic Dam mine may cost the company up to US$200 million in lost profit.


BHP declares force majeure at Olympic Dam

Thursday 22 October 2009

BHP Billiton has declared a force majeure on copper and uranium contracts after damage to the main shaft at its Olympic Dam site.


BHP blocks details of shaft shutdown

Friday 09 October 2009

BHP Billiton is yet to offer specific details of the haulage system breakdown at Olympic Dam.


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