News
President and COO Appointed for Western Australian Iron Ore
14 December 2004
BHP Billiton today announced that it had appointed Ian Ashby as President and Chief Operating Officer Western Australian Iron Ore, effective 1 March 2005.
BHP Billiton To Implement Safety Recommendations
26 November 2004
BHP Billiton today said that it accepts, in principle, all the key recommendations that apply to the company from the recent Ministerial Inquiry into health and safety systems and practices at its Pilbara iron ore operations.
BHP Billiton Successfully Completes A$2.272 Billion (US$1.780 Billion) Off-Market Share Buy-Back
23 November 2004
BHP Billiton announced today that it has successfully completed the first phase of its US$2 billion capital management programme through an off-market share buy-back of 180.72 million BHP Billiton Limited shares.
BHP Billiton Announces Adjustment To Tax Value For Off-Market Buy-Back
16 November 2004
BHP Billiton announced today that following discussions with the Australian Taxation Office, it has been agreed to vary the methodology for calculating the Tax Value for the purpose of its off-market share buy-back.
BHP Billiton to Sell its Interests in the Laminaria and Corallina Oil Fields
15 November 2004
BHP Billiton today announced it has agreed to sell its interests in the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields to Paladin Oil & Gas (Australia) Pty Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Paladin Resources plc, an independent oil and gas company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
