BHP Billiton news
BHP Samarco update
BHP has reached an agreement to settle the class action complaint regarding the Samarco dam failure. The company will pay the plaintiffs US$50 million, with no admission of liability.
BHP to sell Cerro Colorado mine to EMR Capital
The sale of the copper mine in Chile’s Atacama desert is expected to close during 4Q18.
BHP revealed as world’s most valuable mining brand
Following a major 2017 re-branding exercise, BHP has taken first place on the Brand Finance Mining, Iron & Steel 25 league table.
Decmil awarded AUS$75 million BHP contract
Decmil Australia wins the Mulla Mulla Village expansion contract from BHP Western Australia Iron Ore.
BHP: iron ore down, copper up
BHP’s iron ore production for the September 2017 quarter decreased by 3%, as copper production increased by 14% for the quarter.
Lundin Mining announce the 2017 mineral resources estimates
On a consolidated and attributable basis, contained metal in the Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve categories totaled 3 232kt of copper, 3 415kt of zinc and 130kt of nickel.
BHP Billiton delays major project decision
BHP Billiton has announced plans to delay moving forward with the Jansen potash mine project.