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BHP in 'good shape' to seize any M&A opportunities: chairman

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 - 5:50 AM

Melbourne

BHP Group is in good shape to take action should supply chain disruption caused by the global coronavirus epidemic trigger acquisition opportunities, the global miner's chairman Ken MacKenzie said on Tuesday.

"On balance, the business is in very good shape," Mr MacKenzie...

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