BHP Billiton Approves Two New Ship Loaders at Nelson Point Iron Ore Terminal

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--December 5, 2013--Researched by Industrial Info Resources Australia (Perth, Australia)--BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) has approved installation of two new ship loaders at its Nelson Point iron ore terminal in Port Hedland, Western Australia. The $330 million project is targeted to increase the reliability of its inner harbour port facilities by creating a quicker turnaround. It is expected to raise the loading capacity by an estimated 5,000 tonnes per hour.