The Zhitong Finance App learned that mining giant BHP Billiton (BHP.US) and the union representing workers in Port Hedland, Western Australia, made progress in negotiations on Tuesday. However, the two sides had not reached an agreement when they concluded the negotiations on the same day. The trade union said the negotiations will continue next week.

The Zhitong Finance App learned that mining giant BHP Billiton (BHP.US) and the union representing workers in Port Hedland, Western Australia, made progress in negotiations on Tuesday. However, the two sides had not reached an agreement when they concluded the negotiations on the same day. The trade union said the negotiations will continue next week.