BHP and the Combined Ports Unions failed to reach a new wage agreement for workers at Port Hedland, Australia.
The negotiations seek to establish a new four-year enterprise agreement for the key export hub.
Port Hedland serves as a critical terminal for BHP’s Pilbara operations.
The facility handles iron ore shipments worth approximately $80 million every day.
Bargaining will resume next week.
Unresolved talks maintain the risk of industrial action and potential export disruptions.