--BHP Billiton PLC (BLT.LN) has suspended rail operations in Western Australia after the mining company deliberately derailed a runaway train laden with iron ore, the FT reports.

--BHP's iron ore mines in Western Australia are its most important source of income, accounting for up to 40% of group earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization, according to the FT

--BHP shares are up 0.9% at 1627 pence.

 

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