EPA gives tick to BHP's Port Hedland plans
Western Australia’s environmental umpire has given its nod to BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s $20 billion proposal to construct and operate an outer harbour at Port Hedland, potentially doubling the port's capacity.
The Environmental Protection Authority today announced it would recommend Environment Minister Bill Marmion approve the development, which will comprise four stages of construction over eight years.
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WA export revenue in most recent financial year
| 1st |  | Rio Tinto | $26.13bn |
| 2nd | | BHP Billiton Iron Ore | $20.48bn |
| 3rd | | North West Shelf Venture | $14.92bn |
| 4th | | Gold Corporation | $6.82bn |
| 5th | | Fortescue Metals Group | $6.68bn |
27 WA exporters ranked by wa export revenue most recent financial year
Number of Employees
Exporters
| 1st | BHP Billiton Iron Ore | 13,000 | |
| 2nd | Rio Tinto | 10,748 | |
| 3rd | Alcoa of Australia | 4,044 | |
| 4th | Woodside Petroleum | 4,000 | |
| 5th | Fortescue Metals Group | 3,800 |
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