ASX Blue Chip Stocks News: BHP Billiton (BHP)
18th Jan 2012
BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) is an international resources company. The Company’s principal business lines are mineral exploration and production, including coal, iron ore, gold, titanium, ferroalloys, nickel and copper concentrate, as well as petroleum exploration, production, and refining.
Blue chip stock BHP, today announced that its latest quarterly iron ore output increased 22% in the December quarter compared to the previous quarter.
BHP’s operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region recorded record production on an annualized basis, as the company expanded its infrastructure base in the area.
The Melbourne based company said that it expects full-year production to marginally exceed prior guidance of 159 million tons per annum.
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