BHP has been forecast to see a significant drop in profits.
Two Western Australian iron ore miners yesterday unveiled the first infrastructure sharing agreement in the State's mid-west region.
BHP has approved nearly US$2 billion for the expansion of its Pilbara iron ore operations.
BHP Billiton this morning released its production results for the second half of 2009, revealing new production records for iron ore, nickel and zinc.
Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese yesterday reported the company's businesses were continuing to run smoothly despite the difficult market conditions.
Atlas Iron has announced significant growth in the direct shipping ore position for its Pilbara iron ore projects.
Rio Tinto's Perth operations centre will house at least 320 employees.
A merger proposal between Xstrata and rival Anglo American could pave the way for a series of consolidated agreements.
Barnett in face-off with BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Atlas Iron plans to raise up to $116.7 million to help fund the expansion of its Pilbara iron ore operations.