Company News: BHP Billiton
Updated: 15 Sep 2009
BHP Billiton is a global leader in the resources industry.
Formed from a merger between BHP and Billiton, we bring together an exceptional mix of quality, low-cost resource assets, complemented by a strong management team determined to operate our assets in an efficient manner.
We have financial strength through our cashflow and balance sheet, a diversity of products and customers, as well as access to global capital markets and an enviable platform of growth opportunities.
Formed from a merger between BHP and Billiton, we bring together an exceptional mix of quality, low-cost resource assets, complemented by a strong management team determined to operate our assets in an efficient manner.
We have financial strength through our cashflow and balance sheet, a diversity of products and customers, as well as access to global capital markets and an enviable platform of growth opportunities.
Also Known as: BHP Billiton, BHP, BHPB
Business Category Exploration; Mining
Regions of Operation North America; Latin America; Caribbean; Europe; Central and Northern Asia; Middle-East Asia; South-East Asia; North Africa; Central and East Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa; Australasia
Exchange Ticker BHP
Latest Press Releases
21 Jan 2009
Changes to BHP Billiton's Nickel Business
BHP Billiton today announced that it will immediately commence the safe ramp down and indefinite suspension of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation (Australia).
21 Jan 2009
03 Dec 2008
Samancor Manganese Production Reduction
BHP Billiton today announced that it is temporarily cutting manganese production at its 60 per cent owned Samancor (Pty) Ltd operation due to weak market conditions.
03 Dec 2008
BHP Billiton Approves The North West Shelf Coss
BHP Billiton today announced approval for the North West Shelf Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert, Hermes (CWLH) redevelopment project for a capital investment of US$245 million (BHP Billiton share).
28 Nov 2008
Appointment Of Hubie Van Dalsen As President Metallurgical Coal
BHP Billiton announced today that it has appointed Hubrecht (Hubie) van Dalsen as President Metallurgical Coal, effective 2 February 2009.
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