By Stephen Bell
PERTH--Iron-ore exports from Australia's Port Hedland fell in
February, a period affected by cyclone activity, port authority
figures showed Wednesday.
Exports from Port Hedland, one of the world's largest iron-ore
terminals, fell 9.9% from January to 19.9 million metric tons.
The port is the hub most used by BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) for its
iron-ore exports. Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (FMG.AU) and Atlas
Iron Ltd. (AGO.AU) also ship from there.
The port was closed for more than three days last week due to
strong winds and rough seas related to Cyclone Rusty.
The cyclone narrowly avoided Port Hedland, causing superficial
damage and flooding in some inland parts of the Pilbara, before
degrading.
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