This news from BHP supports the comment in this announcment about resources sector revenue increasing. Presume a lot of the other miners would be in the same situation.
BHP hiring to support Australia operations not yet hit by virus
BHP (BHP-2.6%) says it willhire 1,500 additional peopleto support its workforce operating across Australia, to be offered as six-month contracts and cover a range of skills needed for the company's short-term operations.
"The government has said that the resources industry is vital in Australia's response to the global pandemic," the company says. "We are stepping up and providing jobs and contracts."
BHP said yesterday that its operations werenot materially affectedso far by the coronavirus.
"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.
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