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BHP Billiton Approves Escondida Water Supply Project

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 …

Rio Tinto : Fourth quarter 2012 operations review

Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese said “This was another year of strong operational performance across the Group. We achieved record annual iron ore production and shipments as our expansion programme continues on schedule, delivering industry leading returns for our shareholders. Our copper, bauxite, alumina, thermal coal and titanium dioxide businesses all delivered substantial production …