Theworld’s largest mining company lifted full-year guidance by 5mt to 217mt as itpushes ahead with new mine work in Australia.
Iron ore output for the three months ended 31 Marchwas up 23% on a year ago to 49.6mt, but up only 1% on the previous quarter.
“Thisrecord result was underpinned by strong operating performance, the relativelylimited impact of the wet season and the continued ramp-up of the Jimblebarmine,” BHP Billiton.
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