Market Chatter: BHP Group, Workers' Union Said to Extend Wage Talks After Failing to Reach Deal

MT Newswires · 2d ago
05:44 AM EDT, 07/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- BHP Group (BHP.L, BHG.JO) and the Combined Ports Unions failed to reach a wage agreement on Tuesday for the mining giant's workers at its Port Hedland iron ore operations in Australia, Reuters reported the same day, citing a union spokesperson. The parties have extended the negotiations for the targeted four-year agreement, with another session scheduled for the week starting Aug. 3, according to the report. BHP did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)