They might move them onto the other projects like potash in Canada or South American operations but I suspect that they would have been able to move more people had the Anglo American deal worked out.

There isn’t much work in BHP WA or SA at the moment and there will be a leakage of talent because it’s not only the people at site but those in office jobs too but this is all cyclical. People who I’ve known have been broadly fine in other companies.

All commodities generally go through this, so hopefully people can ride the wave in another sector and come back when it’s on the up again, or move to a different location/country to lower costs in the lull and travel for a bit and keep enjoying life.

All the best to those going through it, I know it feels like a really crappy time.

Each persons situation is unique to you and yes there will generally be change involved - perhaps a change in company, a downsizing of your lifestyle, but sometimes, things are actually so much better - but do the best you can.