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September 02, 2014 More diverse workforces are helping resource companies achieve superior performance, safety and stable production, says BHP Billiton’s Human Resource President, Mike Fraser. Mr Fraser delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Women in Resources Awards (WIRNA) in Brisbane today, with the national awards program building on the state-based Resources Council awards, celebrating …
BHP Billiton has been simplifying its portfolio for over a decade and is pursuing options to make the Company simpler and more productive. As we announced on 1 April 2014, we are actively studying the next phase of simplification, including structural options. We believe that a portfolio focused on our major iron ore, copper, coal …
August 12, 2014 BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities (BSC) marked 2014 Homeless Persons Week in Australia by announcing another three-year commitment to The Big Issue Women’s Subscription Enterprise (WSE). The Big Issue found selling magazines on the street was not a viable option for many women because of issues including safety and childcare. Under the WSE …
Alongside partners the Australian Government and Earthwatch, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities today announced a A$6 million contribution to the second stage of the unique species discovery program, Bush Blitz. BHP Billiton’s contribution will be matched by the Australian Government, allowing the program to run until 2017 with A$12 million in funding. Known as Bush Blitz …
BHP Billiton today celebrated the shipment of its one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan with customers, joint venture participants and employees in Port Hedland, Western Australia. BHP Billiton President Iron Ore Jimmy Wilson and BHP Billiton President HSE, Marketing and Technology Mike Henry were joined by joint venture participants ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) and …
The Houston Dynamo and BHP Billiton have entered a partnership that makes the global resources company the exclusive jersey sponsor and premium partner of the two-time MLS Cup champions. The Dynamo will debut jerseys featuring BHP Billiton in Friday’s home game against the New York Red Bulls at BBVA Compass Stadium. “On behalf of the …
June 10, 2014 BHP Billiton today launched a new section at www.bhpbilliton.com called Society. BHP Billiton Society online brings together the Company’s global community and sustainability content into one central location. BHP Billiton’s online Society section features news, case studies and relevant reports and presentations including our Sustainability Reports, and the latest updates to regulatory …
June 03, 2014 Australia is home to more than 560,000 native species, many found nowhere else on Earth – yet only one-quarter of this biodiversity has been scientifically documented. This week BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities will play a part in helping document the biodiversity of one of Australia’s most striking wilderness areas, The Kimberley, through …
May 21, 2014 BHP Billiton President Iron Ore, Jimmy Wilson, today expressed growing concern over possible industrial action by members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) at the Port of Port Hedland. Mr Wilson said any action by MUA members would have severe consequences for Australian exports and would damage the country’s international reputation, …
BHP Billiton today announced it is reviewing its Western Australian Nickel West business, comprising the Mt Keith, Cliffs and Leinster mines and associated concentrators, the Kalgoorlie smelter, Kambalda concentrator and the Kwinana refinery. The review is considering all options for the long-term future of Nickel West, including the potential sale of all or parts of …