Investors & Media
Appointment Of Hubie Van Dalsen As President Metallurgical Coal
28 November 2008
BHP Billiton announced today that it has appointed Hubrecht (Hubie) van Dalsen as President Metallurgical Coal, effective 2 February 2009.
BHP Billiton Offer For Rio Tinto Lapses
27 November 2008
BHP Billiton notes the statement made by the UK Takeover Panel Executive agreeing that pre-condition (A) to BHP Billiton's offer for Rio Tinto plc cannot now be satisfied and that, as a result, the UK offer period with respect to Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton ceased with immediate effect.
Impairment Of Ravensthorpe And Yabulu Nickel Operations
25 November 2008
BHP Billiton's operations are subject to regular reviews to ensure appropriateness of asset carrying values. These reviews are based on the prevailing and expected long term or future economic conditions.