Brandon Craig has been promoted to the role of BHP's president Americas, but the mining giant is yet to decide who will lead its most valuable asset: its WA iron ore business.
BHP has welcomed MV Mount Tourmaline to its fleet, the world's first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier which will start transporting iron ore between Western Australia and Asia this year.
BHP has struck its third agreement with a major steel producer to study new technologies and production techniques designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Five new LNG-powered ore carrying vessels will be used to transport iron ore for BHP, an early step toward a potential widespread change in shipping fuel.
