Yandi

The Yandi iron ore mine is located in the West Pilbara Mineral Field, approximately 100 km north of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The site sits within the Marillana Creek catchment on the Hamersley Plateau — a flat to gently undulating ironstone terrain at moderate elevation. Ambient temperatures routinely exceed 45 °C in summer, imposing severe thermal stress on heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical infrastructure. Heat management protocols and cooling system maintenance are non-negotiable operational requirements for all on-site machinery and personnel support systems.

Yandi is an actively producing asset operated by BHP, with the mine's life extended through a significant amendment to the Marillana Creek Mine Life Proposal (updated June 2026) to extract the full Yandi deposit, including the Yandi Lower Channel resource. A collaborative framework with Rio Tinto for processing ore through the adjacent Yandicoogina infrastructure was announced in January 2026. The workforce operates on a FIFO rotation model, with camp life-support services — catering, accommodation, medical, and waste management — representing critical B2B procurement categories for continuous operations.

Yandi operates as a large-scale open cut mining operation, extracting Channel Iron Deposit (CID) ore — a friable, high-moisture pisolitic iron ore requiring dedicated handling and screening circuits. The operation deploys a substantial fleet of heavy haul trucks and front-end loaders across multiple active mining areas. The abrasive, fine-grained CID material accelerates wear rates on truck trays, tyres, conveyor belting, and screening media. Key B2B procurement categories include:

• Haul truck and loader wear parts and GET components
• Tyre supply and management services
• Conveyor and screening media replacement
• Dust suppression and water management systems
• On-site fuel supply and thermal management solutions

Yandi operates within a region of significant Aboriginal heritage sensitivity, requiring rigorous compliance with heritage survey and clearance protocols prior to any ground disturbance. BHP's procurement framework actively prioritises engagement with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through its Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous procurement targets. Vendors seeking supply agreements are expected to demonstrate cultural heritage awareness and alignment with BHP's supplier sustainability standards. Regulatory compliance is governed by:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
• Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA)
• Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (WA)