[3] BHP is the second-largest iron ore mining company in the Pilbara, behind Rio Tinto and ahead of the Fortescue Metals Group.

[7] The mine was initially scheduled to produce 15 million tonnes of iron ore annually.

[8] Ore from the BHP mines is transported by rail to Port Hedland through two independent railways.

The Mount Newman railway carries ore from Mount Whaleback, Orebodies 18, 23 and 25 mine, Jimblebar, Yandi and Area C. The Yarrie mine is serviced by the separate, shorter Goldsworthy railway.

Ore is transported through a 1.16 kilometre long tunnel from Nelson Point to the port at Finucane Island.