# BHP cuts 300 jobs at Pilbara iron ore operations

BHP is planning to cut around 300 jobs across four of its flagship iron ore operations in Western Australia as part of a restructuring.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2026-10-15
- Where: Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
- Jobs: -300
- Status: announced
- Products: iron ore
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [BHP](https://endata.com/companies/8229.md)

## Sources

- [australianminingreview.com.au](https://australianminingreview.com.au/news/bhp-awards-200m-contract-to-keep-pilbara-iron-ore-flowing/), 2026-11-03: "BHP is planning to slash around 300 jobs across four of its flagship iron ore operations in WA, drawing the ire of unions and the state government as the mining giant moves to tighten its operating structure."

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