BASE METALS

BHP looking better

BHP has steadied its 2017 balance sheet and turned in a profit of US$5.89 billion in an 88.5% turnaround on the $6.39 billion loss incurred in 2016.

Karma Barndon
Operations in the Pilbara.

Operations in the Pilbara.

The increase was primarily due to higher commodity prices, stronger operating performance and improved capital productivity. BHP noted an exceptional loss of $381 million in relation to the 2015 Samarco...

Start a free trial to continue reading this article
Already have an account?  
Subscribe now
MORE ON THIS TOPIC

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalogue of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.