BHP's bid to expand Olympic Dam Mine cleared by Australian watchdog
( May 7, 2026, 07:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: BHP's plan to expand its Olympic Dam Mine has been cleared by Australia's competition watchdog. In a statement on Thursday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said that the expansion of the mine would not remove a competitor and the acquisition is unlikely to influence the domestic price of copper as prices are typically set by global conditions. Statement follows. Determination attached. ...
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