Original article by Sarah-Jane Tasker
The Australian – Page: 18 : 25-Jul-14

BHP Billiton has in recent times signalled plans to focus on iron ore, copper, petroleum and coking coal. This means aluminium, coal and nickel operations are likely to be jettisoned, and there is now also speculation that BHP and fellow resources group Anglo American are negotiating on an exit from their manganese joint venture in South Africa and Australia. BHP holds the majority stake of 60% in the three mines and two processing facilities, including an asset on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory

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