BHP Billiton to Cut down Cost of Iron Ore, Copper & Coal Business

Published: Nov 28, 2017 09:28

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Australian mining giant BHP Billiton said on Tuesday, it plans to cut down cost of Australian iron ore, copper and coal business and increase $1.6 billion capacity in future two years.

SHANGHAI, Nov.28 (SMM)－Australian mining giant BHP Billiton said on Tuesday, it plans to cut down cost of Australian iron ore, copper and coal business and increase $1.6 billion capacity in future two years. The company keep optimistic about the market, saying iron and raw material price will rebound a lot before February 2018 since buyers need to replenish their stock.

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