Tuesday, July 24, 2007

BHP Billiton Annual Production of Copper, Nickel, Iron Ore Rises to Record

(Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's
biggest mining company, posted record annual production of
copper, iron ore and nickel, fueling what will be its largest
yearly profit.

Output of copper, the metal that contributes the most to
earnings, climbed 17 percent in the three months ended June 30
from a year ago, Melbourne-based BHP said in a statement. Nickel
production gained 15 percent and iron ore advanced 6 percent.


Read more at Bloomberg Commodities News

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