Orebodies 18, 23 and 25 mine
| Company type | Mining operation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Iron ore mining |
| Headquarters | Newman , Australia |
Area served | Pilbara, Western Australia |
| Products | Iron ore |
| Owner | BHP (85%), Mitsui Iron (10%), Itochu (5%) |
The Orebodies 18, 23, and 25 mine forms a component of BHP's Eastern Ridge hub, commonly referred to as the Newman East operation. This iron ore mining site is situated in the Pilbara area of Western Australia, approximately eight kilometres to the east of Newman.
The ownership structure consists of BHP holding an 85% stake, with Mitsui Iron owning 10%, and Itochu possessing the remaining 5%.
Overview
At Orebody 25, BHP manages a processing facility equipped with both primary and secondary crushers alongside screening units. The annual production statistics are combined with other Newman operations, which collectively yielded 37 million tonnes of ore during the 2009/10 period.
Historically, Orebody 23 and Orebody 25 were under the management of HWE Mining, whereas Orebody 18 was operated by Macmahon Holdings. In efforts to enhance operational control and efficiency, BHP integrated these assets into its direct management in 2011 and 2014.