BHP Billiton gets environmental thumbs up for Jansen

Saskatchewan has given BHP Billiton the green light to dig the Jansen potash project in the province, the Anglo-Australian miner said on Thursday. BHP Billiton said it would likely make a final board decision on the project next year, with first...

BHP Billiton approves more funds for Canada potash project

BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, has given the green light for another $488-million to develop its Jansen potash project in Canada's Saskatchewan province. The money will go towards site preparation and orders for long-lead-time...

Company Announcement: Appointment of President, Diamonds & Specialty Products

Attached please find a press release on: BHP Billiton today announced it has appointed Tim Cutt as President, Diamonds and Specialty Products, effective 1 June 2011. Mr Cutt will be based at BHP Billiton’s offices in Saskatoon in the province of...

BHP names new divisional head, moves office to Saskatchewan

BHP Billiton has appointed Tim Cutt to replace Graham Kerr as president of its Diamonds and Specialty Products unit, and will move its Canadian offices to Saskatchewan, where it hopes to develop the massive Jansen potash project. Cutt, who takes...