BHP Billiton news

BHP has announced that it is reducing operations and jobs at its Cerro Colorado copper mine, Chile.

BHP has partnered with Austmine to launch the its Supplier Innovation Programme across Australia.

BHP has agreed to acquire the Honeymoon Well Nickel Project comprising the Honeymoon Well development project and a 50% interest in the Albion Downs North and Jericho exploration joint ventures.

BHP CEO, Mike Henry, has announced the appointment of David Lamont as Chief Financial Officer of BHP, effective 1 December 2020.

Compania Minera Antamina has decided to temporarily suspend operations at the Antamina copper and zinc mine as part of its response to COVID-19.

BHP has launched a US$8 million plan to strengthen the public health network facing the spread of COVID-19 in Chile.

BHP will develop technologies to reduce emissions from its own operations, as well as those generated from the use of its resources.

BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd are reviewing opportunities to undertake research, pilot new ideas, and develop and deploy new emissions reduction technologies.

Under the agreement, Southern Innovation will provide BHP with technical expertise to uncover solutions to specific challenges BHP faces in mineral exploration and extraction.

The purpose of the briefing is to provide an update on BHP’s approach to tailings storage facilities' management.