Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says BHP considering closing down its Nickel West operations is a “terribly sad move”.
Thousands of jobs are now at risk as the company takes a $10 billion hit and goes under review.
“Obviously the personal impact on the 3,000 workers directly affected is horrific,” he told Sky News host Sharri Markson.
“The refinery and mines itself are basically the heart of a town called Kambalda in Western Australia about 600 kilometres west of Perth.
“Obviously the businesses and other workers outside the mines in that town will face an uncertain future - it’s terrible.”
14 фев 2024
