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November 13, 2013 At approximately 6:25am on 31 October 2013, a seismic event occurred at the Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground operation. Employees underground at the time followed site safety procedures and made their way to a secure refuge chamber where they had access to water and communications. All individuals were safely brought to the …
October 30, 2013 In response to the significant impact of the recent New South Wales bushfires on local communities, BHP Billiton today donated A$500,000 to Red Cross emergency response and recovery work in New South Wales from the BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities charity. BHP Billiton Coal President, Dean Dalla Valle, said: “BHP Billiton has had …
BHP Billiton has completed the sale of its Pinto Valley mining operation (Pinto Valley) and the associated San Manuel Arizona Railroad Company (SMARRCO) to Capstone Mining Corp. (Capstone) for $650 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. About Pinto Valley and SMARRCO Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mining operation located east of Phoenix in …
BHP Billiton today celebrated 50 years of mining manganese from its operation on Groote Eylandt. BHP Billiton Manganese Australia President, Bryan Quinn, was joined by the Northern Territory Minister for Mines and Energy, the Hon Willem Westra van Holthe MLA, Members of the Arnindilyakwa Land Council, community and government representatives, and employees, in a ceremony …
The BHP Billiton Chair of Australian Studies at Peking University in Beijing, Professor David Walker, visited Melbourne today, as part of the A$5 million partnership aimed at raising the profile and understanding of Australia in China. BHP Billiton contributes A$1.1 million per annum, over five years, to the Foundation for Australian Studies in China to …
BHP Billiton today celebrated the opening of the new Daunia mine, the Company’s ninth operating metallurgical coal mine in central Queensland. BHP Billiton Coal President, Dean Dalla Valle, was joined by the Hon. Campbell Newman, Premier of Queensland, and joint venture partner, Mitsubishi, in a ceremony to open the mine, which has created 450 direct …
2008 Long Term Incentive Plan Vesting BHP Billiton today announced the vesting outcomes for the five year Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) awards granted in 2008. The LTIP applies to members of the Group Management Committee (GMC). For awards to vest in full, BHP Billiton must deliver a US dollar total shareholder return (TSR) that …
August 16, 2013 As previously disclosed BHP Billiton received a request for information in August 2009 from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a result the Group commenced an internal investigation and disclosed to relevant authorities including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) evidence that it uncovered regarding possible violations of applicable anti-corruption …
July 25, 2013 BHP Billiton today approved an investment of US$1,972 million (BHP Billiton share) to sustain operations at Escondida in Chile, by constructing a new 2,500 litre per second sea-water desalination facility. The project will ensure continued water supply to Escondida, as water use increases upon completion of the 152,000 tonne per day OGP1 …
after the mining is over, conservation and restoration of the natural environment is becoming a concern says Sumit Khetan Resource and mining companies are the favourite whipping boys for any crime whatsoever around the world nowadays. A case in point is the proposed new tax regime in Australia. The Australian government’s plan to impose a …