Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike

John W. Banagan/Getty On Thursday, up to 200 workers at mining giant BHP’s Port Hedland export terminal will take protected industrial action for eight hours. This will mark the first strike action at the company’s iron division since 2000. Port Hedland is home to the world’s largest bulk export port. It’s previously been estimated a full shutdown could cost BHP up to A$120 million in revenue per day. Known historically for militant unionism, the iron ore industry in Western Australia’s Pilbara…