Tag Archive | "Billiton"

BHP Copper Output has been hit by Escondida Mill Woes

Monday, July 27, 2009

Reuters declared that the world’s biggest copper mine in Chile is shutting a key milling operation for 45 days for repairs after equipment problems contributed to a 38% decline in mine production of 2008 for 57.5% owner BHP Billiton. For full story, click here

BHP Billiton will lower Copper Fees from Japanese Smelters

Thursday, June 25, 2009

BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining company, may win a reduction in copper processing fees from Japanese smelters in mid-year supply contracts. For full story, click here

Escondida mine forced majeure to end in Sept quarter

Friday, April 24, 2009

BHP Billiton Limited has forced majeure in place at its Escondida copper mine in Chile, the world’s leading producer of the metal may end in the September quarter, almost a year after saying it may miss deliveries. For full story, click here

BHP Billiton reported copper price gains on China scrap shortage

Thursday, April 2, 2009

BHP Billiton Ltd. reported that copper prices have surged because of a shortage of scrap that led China to increase purchases from mines. Diego Hernandez, president of BHP’s base-metals unit, stated: We don’t know if it’s temporary or how long the effect will last. For full story, click here

BHP Billiton cut-down 85 jobs at mine

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Tougher times for mining companies forced BHP Billiton to cut-down jobs of 85 workers at its Olympic Dam mine yesterday. The director of SA Chamber of Mines and Energy for industry marketing, Anne Walker, said: The fall in commodity prices — and copper prices in particular — has affected mining companies worldwide and unfortunately, BHP [...]

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