Queensland deputy premier labels BHP ‘unAustralian’ as mining giant blames job cuts on coal royalties scheme
by Andrew Messenger from World news | The Guardian on (#7038A)
Jarrod Bleijie defends levy as BHP Mitsubishi Alliance moves to mothball Saraji South mine and slash 750 jobs
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Queensland's deputy premier has labelled BHP unAustralian" and defended the state's mining royalties scheme after the mining giant blamed it for its decision to mothball a coalmine and cut hundreds of jobs while also reviewing the future of its training academy.
On Wednesday, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) announced a decision to suspend operations at its Saraji South coalmine and slash 750 roles across the state, blaming unsustainable" royalties and market conditions.
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