BHP Billiton approves half million dollar investment to Western Australia Iron Ore

Thursday, 18 November 2010 14:00:13 (GMT+3)   |  
       

On November 17, Australian iron ore giant BHP Billiton announced approval for a further US$635 million (BHP Billiton share US$570 million) of capital expenditure that will underpin continued growth in Western Australia Iron Ore's production profile. According to the company's statement, the investment highlights BHP Billiton's commitment to the Rapid Growth Project sequence of expansion projects and is consistent with the company's strategy to fully utilize its Port Hedland inner harbor capacity.

The investment expands on BHP Billiton's earlier pre-commitment of US$1.73 billion announced in January 2010 and will facilitate the ongoing development of important port, rail and Jimblebar mine infrastructure.

BHP Billiton President, Iron Ore, Ian Ashby said "The investment further progresses our conveyor belt of Rapid Growth Projects and ensures the company is well positioned to deliver production growth into a tight and growing market. Our volume maximizing strategy remains unchanged as we continue to update our longer term growth plans."

BHP Billiton's partners in its Pilbara iron ore operations are: Itochu Minerals & Energy of Australia Pty Ltd, Mitsui-Itochu Iron Pty Ltd and Mitsui Iron Ore Corporation Pty Ltd. BHP Billiton share of investment takes into account the 100% owned BHP Billiton Iron Ore Jimblebar operation.


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