BHP said on Thursday its operations had not been materially impacted so far by the coronavirus pandemic and that it had implemented additional procedures to prevent the spread of the disease among its employees.
"BHP supply chains are still open and we currently have adequate supplies to operate and maintain critical equipment," CEO Mike Henry said, adding that he was encouraged by increased activity in China, the world’s top metals consumer.
The miner had warned last month that demand for iron-ore could take a hit this year if the fallout from the pandemic in China extended beyond March.