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Some good news! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BHP Billiton, one of the largest mining companies and exporters of iron ore, coal and copper, announced today it will hire 1,500 additional workers to support its workforce in Australia.

While the company is taking precautions to reduce risk, BHP Chief Executive Officer Mike Henry said earlier, "BHP supply chains are still open and we currently have adequate supplies to operate and maintain critical equipment."