The issue industry wide is pricing. During a bad situation like this a prudent company will preserve capital and assets. Spending on Jansen preserves the asset. Expect a quick finish to the proje...
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BHP don't know or understand their own history. How can they post a history of the world's largest copper mine, Escondida (http://www.bhpbilliton.com/~/media/bhp/documents/aboutus/ourcompany/our-...
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BHP really should just pull the plug on their uneconomic Jansen mine. If they want potash exposure, their $2.6B would buy a decent chunk of PotashCorp.
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