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BHP Billiton Output at Olympic Dam Copper Mine Greatly Impacted by Power Outage
Nov 8, 2016 18:46BHP Billiton said November 8 power outage led to a loss of three-week output at its Olympic Dam copper mine, according to wenhua.com.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 8 (SMM) - BHP Billiton said November 8 power outage led to a loss of three-week output at its Olympic Dam copper mine, according to wenhua.com.
Consequently, BHP’s 200,000 tonnes output target in 2017 fiscal year requires reconsideration.
The company incurred $260 loss each day during suspension based on $4,800 per tonne copper prices at present.
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