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30 September 2011
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BHP BILLITON PRODUCTION REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2011
* Western Australia Iron Ore shipments rose to a record annualised rate of 173
million tonnes per annum in the September 2011 quarter (100% basis), a 28%
increase over the previous corresponding period.
* Petroleum production increased 19% in the period, reflecting the successful
acquisition of the Fayetteville and Petrohawk Onshore US shale businesses on
top of strong operating performance from existing assets.
* Quarterly production records were also achieved at New South Wales Energy
Coal and Illawarra Coal (both Australia), Cerrejon Coal (Colombia) and the
Alumar refinery (Brazil). Record material mined and milling rates at Antamina
(Peru) coincided with a significant improvement in copper grades.
Petroleum
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Crude oil, condensate and natural gas 21,838 -14% 3%
liquids (`000 bbl)
Natural gas (bcf) 177.35 68% 35%
Total petroleum products (million boe) 51.40 19% 19%
Total petroleum production - Petroleum production increased 19 per cent in the
period, reflecting the successful acquisition of the Fayetteville and
Petrohawk Onshore US shale businesses on top of strong operating performance
from existing assets.
Crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids - Liquids production increased
on the June 2011 quarter following strong operated field performance,
development drilling at Shenzi (USA) and new volumes from the Onshore US
assets. This was partly offset by shutdowns associated with non operated
maintenance and drilling deferrals in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico (USA).
Importantly, Mad Dog (USA) production is expected to recommence by the end of
the 2011 calendar year following a period of maintenance related downtime.
Natural gas - Natural gas production was higher than all comparable periods
and reflected approximately 40 days of production from the recently acquired
Petrohawk shale assets and a full quarter of production from the Angostura Gas
Phase II project (Trinidad and Tobago).
Aluminium
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Alumina (`000 tonnes) 1,060 6% 3%
Aluminium (`000 tonnes) 315 0% 1%
Alumina - Consistent performance from the expanded refinery capacity
facilitated record quarterly production at Alumar and a modest increase in
total alumina production in the period.
Aluminium - Production was in line with comparable periods with all operations
running at, or close to, effective capacity.
Base Metals
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Copper (`000 tonnes) 220.3 -24% -19%
Lead (tonnes) 55,659 -19% -5%
Zinc (tonnes) 23,444 -42% -33%
Silver (`000 ounces) 9,151 -25% -7%
Uranium oxide concentrate (Uranium) (tonnes) 1,000 -1% -1%
Copper - Lower ore grades and industrial action at Escondida (Chile), planned
maintenance activity at Pampa Norte (Chile) and planned smelter and refinery
outages at Olympic Dam (Australia) all impacted copper production in the
period. Record material mined and milling rates were, however, achieved at
Antamina and coincided with operations progressing through a copper rich ore
zone.
Due to industrial action,that impacted operations in the September 2011
quarter, Escondida production is now expected to be marginally lower in the
2012 financial year with volumes weighted to the second half. Production is
expected to improve beyond the 2012 financial year as mining activities
progress towards higher grade ore with completion of the Escondida Ore Access
project in the main pit.
Lead/zinc/silver - A broad decline in average ore grades across the Antamina
and Cannington (Australia) operations resulted in lower production relative to
all comparable periods.
Uranium - The steady grade profile of the Olympic Dam ore body was further
illustrated by the consistent production performance of the uranium circuit.
Diamonds & Specialty Products
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Diamonds (`000 carats) 457 -35% -21%
Diamonds - Production was lower than all comparable periods due to the ongoing
decline in average ore grades and unseasonably high rainfall that impacted
operations. EKATI (Canada) production is expected to be impacted in the medium
term as operations transition to lower grade material, consistent with the
mine plan.
Stainless Steel Materials
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Nickel (`000 tonnes) 35.1 -9% -8%
Nickel - Contained nickel production at Cerro Matoso (Colombia) increased from
the prior quarter following the successful early completion of the planned
furnace replacement during the September 2011 quarter.
Metal production from the Nickel West Kwinana refinery (Australia) was
stronger than the June 2011 quarter as the availability of third party
hydrogen supply improved in the period. This was, however, offset by lower
matte production following a planned outage at the Nickel West Kalgoorlie
smelter (Australia).
Higher matte sales are anticipated in the December 2011 quarter as a planned
outage at a third party hydrogen supplier will see production shift back
towards the Nickel West Kalgoorlie smelter. BHP Billiton expects the
construction of its wholly owned hydrogen plant to be completed before the end
of the March 2012 quarter.
Iron Ore
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Iron ore (`000 tonnes) 39,572 24% 11%
Iron ore - Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) shipments rose to a record
annualised rate of 173 million tonnes per annum in the quarter (100% basis).
WAIO continued to benefit from the dual tracking of the company`s rail
infrastructure, increasing overall system capability. The Yandi Joint Venture
(Australia) achieved a significant increase in mine production following the
ramp up of Ore Handling Plant 3 under the management of BHP Billiton`s owner
operator workforce.
Consistently strong performance following the ramp up of the third pellet
plant at Samarco (Brazil) continues to reinforce our confidence in the next
phase of expansion.
Manganese
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Manganese ore (`000 tonnes) 2,019 -5% 13%
Manganese alloy (`000 tonnes) 194 -3% 2%
Manganese ore - Production and sales were stronger than the June 2011 quarter
as plant availability at GEMCO (Australia) improved and Hotazel (South Africa)
benefited from record quarterly production from the Mamatwan mine.
Manganese alloy - Alloy production was in line with comparable periods.
Metallurgical Coal
SEP 2011 QTR SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Metallurgical coal (`000 tonnes) 9,291 -10% 17%
Metallurgical coal - Queensland Coal (Australia) volumes increased in the
quarter as production continued to ramp up to pre-flood levels, despite
stoppages associated with ongoing labour negotiations. Consistent with prior
guidance, we expect to be impacted by the remnant effects of the wet weather,
to some extent, for the remainder of the 2011 calendar year. At this stage it
is not possible to determine when the labour negotiations will conclude.
Illawarra Coal achieved record quarterly production following longwall moves
at Dendrobium and Appin in the June 2011 quarter. Lower volumes are forecast
for the December 2011 quarter with a planned shutdown at the West Cliff Coal
Handling Preparation Plant to enable upgrade works to be completed.
Energy Coal
SEP 2011 SEP Q11 vs SEP Q11 vs
QTR SEP Q10 JUN Q11
Energy coal (`000 tonnes) 18,460 8% 1%
Energy coal - A significant improvement in performance was delivered across
our high value, export oriented operations as quarterly production records
were achieved at New South Wales Energy Coal and Cerrejon Coal. South Africa
Coal recorded an equally impressive 11 per cent increase in total production
from the prior quarter.
Lower production at New Mexico Coal (USA) was indicative of an increase in the
strip ratio at Navajo Coal and an underground fire at San Juan Coal in
September 2011. The San Juan Coal mine remains closed pending an investigation
into the cause of the fire. Generator demand is currently being met by
available stockpiles.
Throughout this report, unless otherwise stated, production volumes refer to
BHP Billiton`s share and exclude suspended and sold operations.
This report, together with the Exploration and Development Report, represents
the Interim Management Statement for the purposes of the UK Listing
Authority`s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. There have been no significant
changes to the financial position of the Group in the quarter ended 30
September 2011, other than those arising from the Group`s previously announced
acquisition of Petrohawk Energy Corporation that was completed during the
period which affected the Group`s cash reserves, net debt and gearing levels.
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BHP BILLITON PRODUCTION SUMMARY - CONTINUING
OPERATIONS
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP SEP
Q11 Q11
SEP JUN SEP SEP SEP vs vs
2010 2011 2011 2011 2010 SEP JUN
Q10 Q11
PETROLEUM
Crude oil & (`000 -16% -1%
condensate bbl) 22,087 18,652 18,482 18,482 22,087
Natural gas (bcf) 68% 35%
105.83 131.79 177.35 177.35 105.83
Natural gas (`000 0% 27%
liquid bbl) 3,363 2,636 3,356 3,356 3,363
Total (million 19% 19%
Petroleum boe) 43.09 43.25 51.40 51.40 43.09
Products
ALUMINIUM
Alumina (`000 6% 3%
tonnes) 1,000 1,026 1,060 1,060 1,000
Aluminium (`000 0% 1%
tonnes) 314 313 315 315 314
BASE METALS
Copper (`000 -24% -19%
tonnes) 291.2 272.3 220.3 220.3 291.2
Lead (tonnes) -19% -5%
69,141 58,578 55,659 55,659 69,141
Zinc (tonnes) -42% -33%
40,197 34,733 23,444 23,444 40,197
Gold (ounces) -20% -13%
49,361 45,545 39,439 39,439 49,361
Silver (`000 -25% -7%
ounces) 12,152 9,877 9,151 9,151 12,152
Uranium oxide (tonnes) -1% -1%
concentrate 1,010 1,015 1,000 1,000 1,010
Molybdenum (tonnes) 186% 42%
208 418 595 595 208
DIAMONDS AND SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
Diamonds (`000 -35% -21%
carats) 703 576 457 457 703
STAINLESS
STEEL
MATERIALS
Nickel (`000 -9% -8%
tonnes) 38.5 38.2 35.1 35.1 38.5
IRON ORE
Iron ore (`000 24% 11%
tonnes) 31,983 35,526 39,572 39,572 31,983
MANGANESE
Manganese ore (`000 -5% 13%
tonnes) 2,122 1,790 2,019 2,019 2,122
Manganese (`000 -3% 2%
alloy tonnes) 199 190 194 194 199
METALLURGICAL
COAL
Metallurgical (`000 -10% 17%
coal tonnes) 10,299 7,922 9,291 9,291 10,299
ENERGY COAL
Energy coal (`000 8% 1%
tonnes) 17,106 18,338 18,460 18,460 17,106
Throughout this report figures in italics indicate that this figure has been
adjusted since it was previously reported.
BHP BILLITON
ATTRIBUTABLE PRODUCTION
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
BHP SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
Billiton
Interest 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
PETROLEUM
Production
Crude oil &
condensate 22,087 20,652 19,200 18,652 18,482 18,482 22,087
(`000 bbl)
Natural gas
(bcf) 105.83 82.54 84.90 131.79 177.35 177.35 105.83
NGL (`000
bbl) (a) 3,363 2,842 2,442 2,636 3,356 3,356 3,363
Total Petroleum
Products (million boe) 43.09 37.25 35.79 43.25 51.40 51.40 43.09
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINA
Production (`000
tonnes)
Worsley 86%
756 758 663 725 752 752 756
Alumar 36%
244 267 296 301 308 308 244
Total
1,000 1,025 959 1,026 1,060 1,060 1,000
ALUMINIUM
Production (`000
tonnes)
Hillside 100%
180 179 173 179 180 180 180
Bayside 100%
24 25 24 24 25 25 24
Alumar 40%
44 43 44 43 44 44 44
Mozal 47%
66 67 64 67 66 66 66
Total
314 314 305 313 315 315 314
BASE METALS (b)
COPPER
Payable metal in
concentrate (`000
tonnes)
Escondida 57.5%
110.7 112.7 87.7 79.4 49.9 49.9 110.7
Antamina 33.8%
23.2 27.2 24.9 22.5 30.3 30.3 23.2
Total
133.9 139.9 112.6 101.9 80.2 80.2 133.9
Cathode (`000
tonnes)
Escondida 57.5%
45.0 47.1 44.4 42.6 32.9 32.9 45.0
Pampa Norte 100%
(c) 66.4 66.0 64.1 75.7 65.4 65.4 66.4
Pinto Valley 100%
1.4 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
Olympic Dam 100%
44.5 47.8 51.1 50.7 40.4 40.4 44.5
Total
157.3 162.4 161.0 170.4 140.1 140.1 157.3
LEAD
Payable metal
in concentrate
(tonnes)
Cannington 100%
68,529 64,748 51,673 58,414 55,557 55,557 68,529
Antamina 33.8%
612 177 237 164 102 102 612
Total
69,141 64,925 51,910 58,578 55,659 55,659 69,141
ZINC
Payable metal
in concentrate
(tonnes)
Cannington 100%
15,260 14,920 16,129 14,348 14,488 14,488 15,260
Antamina 33.8%
24,937 22,025 24,123 20,385 8,956 8,956 24,937
Total
40,197 36,945 40,252 34,733 23,444 23,444 40,197
Refer
footnotes on
page 4
BASE METALS
(continued)
GOLD
Payable metal
in concentrate
(ounces)
Escondida 57.5%
24,807 23,133 19,667 17,116 11,063 11,063 24,807
Olympic Dam 100%
(refined 24,554 28,493 29,892 28,429 28,376 28,376 24,554
gold)
Total
49,361 51,626 49,559 45,545 39,439 39,439 49,361
SILVER
Payable metal in
concentrate (`000
ounces)
Escondida 57.5%
803 796 670 580 403 403 803
Antamina 33.8%
989 1,025 813 773 972 972 989
Cannington 100%
10,159 9,509 7,315 8,242 7,559 7,559 10,159
Olympic Dam 100%
(refined 201 241 258 282 217 217 201
silver)
Total
12,152 11,571 9,056 9,877 9,151 9,151 12,152
URANIUM OXIDE
CONCENTRATE
Payable metal
in concentrate
(tonnes)
Olympic Dam 100%
1,010 957 1,063 1,015 1,000 1,000 1,010
Total
1,010 957 1,063 1,015 1,000 1,000 1,010
MOLYBDENUM
Payable metal
in concentrate
(tonnes)
Antamina 33.8%
208 485 334 418 595 595 208
Total
208 485 334 418 595 595 208
DIAMONDS AND SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
DIAMONDS
Production (`000
carats)
EKATI (TM) 80%
703 676 551 576 457 457 703
STAINLESS STEEL
MATERIALS
NICKEL
Production (`000
tonnes)
CMSA 99.9%
12.4 12.4 7.8 7.4 10.4 10.4 12.4
Nickel West 100%
26.1 30.6 25.2 30.8 24.7 24.7 26.1
Total
38.5 43.0 33.0 38.2 35.1 35.1 38.5
Refer
footnotes on
page 4
IRON ORE
Production (`000
tonnes) (d)
Newman (e) 85%
9,640 11,213 11,912 12,480 13,158 13,158 9,640
Goldsworthy 85%
Joint Venture 384 225 305 284 254 254 384
Area C Joint 85%
Venture 10,086 10,154 9,510 10,044 10,479 10,479 10,086
Yandi Joint 85%
Venture 8,787 9,078 8,799 9,796 12,708 12,708 8,787
Samarco 50%
3,086 2,996 2,705 2,922 2,973 2,973 3,086
Total
31,983 33,666 33,231 35,526 39,572 39,572 31,983
MANGANESE
MANGANESE ORES
Saleable
production (`000
tonnes)
South Africa 60%
(f) 938 779 514 776 911 911 938
Australia (f) 60%
1,184 1,050 838 1,014 1,108 1,108 1,184
Total
2,122 1,829 1,352 1,790 2,019 2,019 2,122
MANGANESE ALLOYS
Saleable
production (`000
tonnes)
South Africa 60%
(f) (g) 132 123 111 120 124 124 132
Australia (f) 60%
67 69 61 70 70 70 67
Total
199 192 172 190 194 194 199
METALLURGICAL
COAL
Production (`000
tonnes) (h)
BMA 50%
6,538 4,534 3,955 4,874 5,274 5,274 6,538
BHP Mitsui 80%
Coal (i) 1,913 1,421 1,133 1,426 1,803 1,803 1,913
Illawarra 100%
1,848 1,832 1,582 1,622 2,214 2,214 1,848
Total
10,299 7,787 6,670 7,922 9,291 9,291 10,299
ENERGY COAL
Production (`000
tonnes)
South Africa 100%
8,997 8,507 8,596 8,228 9,095 9,095 8,997
USA 100%
3,177 2,296 2,360 3,779 2,467 2,467 3,177
Australia 100%
2,506 3,394 3,978 3,793 4,046 4,046 2,506
Colombia 33%
2,426 2,316 2,609 2,538 2,852 2,852 2,426
Total
17,106 16,513 17,543 18,338 18,460 18,460 17,106
(a) LPG and Ethane are reported as Natural Gas Liquid (NGL). Product-specific
conversions are made and NGL is reported in barrels of oil equivalent (boe).
(b) Metal production is reported on the basis of payable metal.
(c) Includes Cerro Colorado and Spence.
(d) Iron ore production is reported on a wet tonnes basis.
(e) Newman includes Mt Newman Joint Venture and Jimblebar.
(f) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 60%.
(g) Production includes Medium Carbon Ferro Manganese.
(h) Metallurgical coal production is reported on the basis of saleable
product. Production figures include some thermal coal.
(i) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 80%.
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
PETROLEUM
BHP Billiton attributable production unless otherwise stated.
CRUDE OIL & CONDENSATE
(`000 barrels)
Bass Strait
2,711 2,553 2,465 2,485 2,527 2,527 2,711
North West Shelf
2,237 2,188 1,719 1,442 1,400 1,400 2,237
Stybarrow
551 358 862 1,037 1,171 1,171 551
Pyrenees
5,516 5,362 4,326 4,584 3,901 3,901 5,516
Other Australia
(a) 15 10 13 13 13 13 15
Atlantis (b)
3,038 2,881 2,694 2,098 2,081 2,081 3,038
Mad Dog (b)
1,075 874 952 128 - - 1,075
Shenzi (b) (c)
3,916 3,859 3,378 3,630 3,848 3,848 3,916
Onshore US (d)
- - - - 672 672 -
Trinidad/Tobago
285 - 299 687 466 466 285
Other Americas
(b) (e) 359 430 397 448 373 373 359
UK
611 479 542 534 447 447 611
Algeria
1,686 1,587 1,474 1,498 1,498 1,498 1,686
Pakistan
87 71 79 68 85 85 87
Total
22,087 20,652 19,200 18,652 18,482 18,482 22,087
NATURAL GAS
(billion cubic
feet)
Bass Strait
38.81 20.94 22.31 29.97 31.88 31.88 38.81
North West Shelf
36.49 36.47 35.11 35.44 32.97 32.97 36.49
Other Australia
(a) 6.00 3.83 4.69 4.68 4.45 4.45 6.00
Atlantis (b)
1.33 1.07 0.84 0.67 0.64 0.64 1.33
Mad Dog (b)
0.25 0.06 0.13 0.01 - - 0.25
Shenzi (b) (c)
0.75 0.77 0.64 0.67 0.62 0.62 0.75
Onshore US (d)
- - - 36.43 77.59 77.59 -
Trinidad/Tobago
- - - 4.69 9.31 9.31 -
Other Americas
(b) (e) 1.40 1.32 1.33 1.42 1.19 1.19 1.40
UK
6.31 6.14 6.32 5.69 3.91 3.91 6.31
Pakistan
14.49 11.94 13.53 12.12 14.79 14.79 14.49
Total
105.83 82.54 84.90 131.79 177.35 177.35 105.83
NGL (`000 barrels)
Bass Strait
2,030 1,412 1,252 1,554 1,823 1,823 2,030
North West Shelf
471 442 434 367 423 423 471
Atlantis (b)
188 177 150 117 120 120 188
Mad Dog (b)
42 42 39 11 - - 42
Shenzi (b) (c)
196 336 245 252 296 296 196
Onshore US (d)
- - - - 416 416 -
Other Americas
(b) (e) 42 54 42 47 41 41 42
UK
60 74 79 66 18 18 60
Algeria
334 305 201 222 219 219 334
Total
3,363 2,842 2,442 2,636 3,356 3,356 3,363
TOTAL PETROLEUM
PRODUCTS 43.09 37.25 35.79 43.25 51.40 51.40 43.09
(million barrels
of oil equivalent)
(f)
(a) Other Australia includes Minerva.
(b) Gulf of Mexico volumes are net of royalties.
(c) The Genghis Khan operation is reported in Shenzi.
(d) Fayetteville shale acquisition completed on 31 March 2011. Petrohawk
Energy Corporation acquisition completed on 20 August 2011.
(e) Other Americas includes Neptune, West Cameron 76, Genesis and Starlifter.
(f) Total barrels of oil equivalent (boe) conversions are based on 6000scf of
natural gas equals 1 boe.
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
ALUMINIUM
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
(`000 tonnes)
ALUMINA
Production
Worsley, Australia
756 758 663 725 752 752 756
Alumar, Brazil
244 267 296 301 308 308 244
Total
1,000 1,025 959 1,026 1,060 1,060 1,000
Sales
Worsley, Australia
767 735 633 727 720 720 767
Alumar, Brazil
239 271 249 324 280 280 239
Total
1,006 1,006 882 1,051 1,000 1,000 1,006
ALUMINIUM
Production
Hillside, South
Africa 180 179 173 179 180 180 180
Bayside, South
Africa 24 25 24 24 25 25 24
Alumar, Brazil
44 43 44 43 44 44 44
Mozal, Mozambique
66 67 64 67 66 66 66
Total
314 314 305 313 315 315 314
Sales
Hillside, South
Africa 148 160 163 181 163 163 148
Bayside, South
Africa 29 31 38 29 24 24 29
Alumar, Brazil
44 43 43 44 44 44 44
Mozal, Mozambique
55 76 66 80 60 60 55
Total
276 310 310 334 291 291 276
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
BASE METALS
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
Metals production is payable metal unless otherwise stated.
Escondida,
Chile
Material (`000
mined (100%) tonnes) 103,841 98,167 100,966 97,705 69,006 69,006 103,841
Sulphide ore (`000
milled tonnes) 19,697 18,789 15,993 16,399 12,029 12,029 19,697
(100%)
Average (%) 1.24% 1.26% 1.15% 1.06% 0.97% 0.97% 1.24%
copper grade
Production (`000
ex Mill tonnes) 197.7 194.6 153.1 141.2 91.9 91.9 197.7
(100%)
Production
Payable (`000
copper tonnes) 110.7 112.7 87.7 79.4 49.9 49.9 110.7
Payable gold (fine
concentrate ounces) 24,807 23,133 19,667 17,116 11,063 11,063 24,807
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 45.0 47.1 44.4 42.6 32.9 32.9 45.0
Payable (`000
silver ounces) 803 796 670 580 403 403 803
concentrate
Sales
Payable (`000
copper tonnes) 114.8 113.9 74.3 90.9 49.2 49.2 114.8
Payable gold (fine
concentrate ounces) 25,661 23,357 16,754 20,251 10,974 10,974 25,661
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 40.0 46.1 47.7 48.0 25.7 25.7 40.0
Payable (`000
silver ounces) 831 804 569 673 404 404 831
concentrate
Pampa Norte,
Chile
Cerro
Colorado
Material (`000
mined tonnes) 15,644 18,290 16,320 17,840 14,736 14,736 15,644
Ore milled (`000
tonnes) 4,584 4,631 4,251 4,771 4,608 4,608 4,584
Average (%) 0.73% 0.76% 0.75% 0.74% 0.72% 0.72% 0.73%
copper grade
Production
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 21.7 22.4 22.6 25.7 22.5 22.5 21.7
Sales
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 21.4 24.7 22.5 25.7 22.4 22.4 21.4
Spence
Material (`000
mined tonnes) 17,148 18,389 19,046 19,487 19,816 19,816 17,148
Ore milled (`000
tonnes) 4,427 4,567 4,892 4,545 3,862 3,862 4,427
Average (%) 1.25% 1.28% 1.23% 1.22% 1.30% 1.30% 1.25%
copper grade
Production
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 44.7 43.6 41.5 50.0 42.9 42.9 44.7
Sales
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 37.0 48.2 45.7 54.5 43.2 43.2 37.0
Antamina,
Peru
Material (`000
mined (100%) tonnes) 30,599 32,722 33,154 41,669 44,212 44,212 30,599
Sulphide ore (`000
milled tonnes) 9,041 9,347 9,288 9,253 9,396 9,396 9,041
(100%)
Average head
grades
- Copper (%) 0.93% 1.06% 0.99% 0.90% 1.11% 1.11% 0.93%
- Zinc (%) 1.35% 1.11% 1.15% 1.03% 0.68% 0.68% 1.35%
Production
Payable (`000
copper tonnes) 23.2 27.2 24.9 22.5 30.3 30.3 23.2
Payable zinc (tonnes)
24,937 22,025 24,123 20,385 8,956 8,956 24,937
Payable (`000
silver ounces) 989 1,025 813 773 972 972 989
Payable lead (tonnes)
612 177 237 164 102 102 612
Payable (tonnes)
molybdenum 208 485 334 418 595 595 208
Sales
Payable (`000
copper tonnes) 27.7 21.8 26.1 23.5 28.2 28.2 27.7
Payable zinc (tonnes)
23,937 24,912 25,571 18,479 9,586 9,586 23,937
Payable (`000
silver ounces) 1,242 882 839 658 833 833 1,242
Payable lead (tonnes)
748 503 180 92 91 91 748
Payable (tonnes)
molybdenum 438 292 394 346 549 549 438
Cannington,
Australia
Material (`000
mined tonnes) 742 824 703 841 819 819 742
Ore milled (`000
tonnes) 831 760 713 786 826 826 831
Average head
grades
- Silver (g/t)
447 459 377 381 332 332 447
- Lead (%) 9.6% 9.9% 8.6% 8.6% 7.9% 7.9% 9.6%
- Zinc (%) 3.0% 3.3% 3.6% 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 3.0%
Production
Payable (`000
silver ounces) 10,159 9,509 7,315 8,242 7,559 7,559 10,159
Payable lead (tonnes)
68,529 64,748 51,673 58,414 55,557 55,557 68,529
Payable zinc (tonnes)
15,260 14,920 16,129 14,348 14,488 14,488 15,260
Sales
Payable (`000
silver ounces) 9,219 9,973 7,263 8,235 6,434 6,434 9,219
Payable lead (tonnes)
63,091 67,815 52,199 58,868 48,258 48,258 63,091
Payable zinc (tonnes)
12,477 16,621 12,986 14,530 15,734 15,734 12,477
Olympic Dam,
Australia
Material (`000
mined (a) tonnes) 2,710 2,513 2,433 2,675 2,543 2,543 2,710
Ore milled (`000
tonnes) 2,505 2,622 2,670 2,533 2,471 2,471 2,505
Average (%) 1.91% 1.78% 1.84% 1.92% 1.98% 1.98% 1.91%
copper grade
Average kg/t
uranium 0.54 0.50 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.54
grade
Production
Copper (`000
cathode (ER) tonnes) 41.6 45.0 47.8 47.0 37.6 37.6 41.6
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 2.9 2.8 3.3 3.7 2.8 2.8 2.9
Uranium (tonnes)
oxide 1,010 957 1,063 1,015 1,000 1,000 1,010
concentrate
Refined gold (fine
ounces) 24,554 28,493 29,892 28,429 28,376 28,376 24,554
Refined (`000
silver ounces) 201 241 258 282 217 217 201
Sales
Copper (`000
cathode (ER) tonnes) 42.2 45.3 48.7 46.5 36.4 36.4 42.2
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 2.8 2.9 2.7 4.1 3.5 3.5 2.8
Uranium (tonnes)
oxide 751 1,121 930 1,143 910 910 751
concentrate
Refined gold (fine
ounces) 18,914 29,757 31,742 30,323 28,979 28,979 18,914
Refined (`000
silver ounces) 201 150 334 269 289 289 201
(a) Material mined refers to run of mine ore mined and hoisted.
Pinto Valley,
USA
Production
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
Sales
Copper (`000
cathode (EW) tonnes) 1.8 1.0 1.9 1.2 1.7 1.7 1.8
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
DIAMONDS AND SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
DIAMONDS
EKATI (TM) Canada
Ore Processed (`000
(100%) tonnes) 1,196 1,162 1,122 1,212 1,177 1,177 1,196
Production (`000
carats) 703 676 551 576 457 457 703
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
STAINLESS STEEL
MATERIALS
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
(`000 tonnes)
NICKEL
CMSA, Colombia
Production
12.4 12.4 7.8 7.4 10.4 10.4 12.4
Sales
12.0 12.8 8.5 8.5 7.7 7.7 12.0
Nickel West,
Australia
Production
Nickel contained in
concentrate 0.9 1.7 1.6 3.3 2.6 2.6 0.9
Nickel contained in
finished matte 13.6 21.8 12.4 16.1 9.0 9.0 13.6
Nickel metal
11.6 7.1 11.2 11.4 13.1 13.1 11.6
Nickel production
26.1 30.6 25.2 30.8 24.7 24.7 26.1
Sales
Nickel contained in
concentrate 1.6 0.8 2.2 3.9 1.2 1.2 1.6
Nickel contained in
finished matte 14.6 19.9 14.7 14.9 10.1 10.1 14.6
Nickel metal
12.2 9.6 9.2 12.4 9.4 9.4 12.2
Nickel sales
28.4 30.3 26.1 31.2 20.7 20.7 28.4
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
IRON ORE
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
(`000 tonnes)
IRON ORE (a)
Pilbara, Australia
Production
Newman (b)
9,640 11,213 11,912 12,480 13,158 13,158 9,640
Goldsworthy Joint
Venture 384 225 305 284 254 254 384
Area C Joint
Venture 10,086 10,154 9,510 10,044 10,479 10,479 10,086
Yandi Joint
Venture 8,787 9,078 8,799 9,796 12,708 12,708 8,787
Total (BHP
Billiton share) 28,897 30,670 30,526 32,604 36,599 36,599 28,897
Total production
(100%) 33,996 36,082 35,913 38,358 43,058 43,058 33,996
Shipments
Lump
7,822 7,830 7,669 7,463 7,744 7,744 7,822
Fines
21,049 23,870 22,648 25,379 29,311 29,311 21,049
Total (BHP
Billiton share) 28,871 31,700 30,317 32,842 37,055 37,055 28,871
Total sales
(100%) 33,966 37,294 35,667 38,638 43,594 43,594 33,966
(a) Iron ore production and shipments are reported on a wet tonnes basis.
(b) Newman includes Mt Newman Joint Venture and Jimblebar.
Samarco, Brazil
Production
3,086 2,996 2,705 2,922 2,973 2,973 3,086
Shipments
2,634 3,460 2,598 2,736 2,926 2,926 2,634
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
MANGANESE
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
(`000 tonnes)
MANGANESE ORE
South Africa (a)
Saleable production
938 779 514 776 911 911 938
Sales
657 947 701 746 861 861 657
Australia (a)
Saleable production
1,184 1,050 838 1,014 1,108 1,108 1,184
Sales
552 1,173 1,127 1,108 1,094 1,094 552
MANGANESE ALLOY
South Africa (a) (b)
Saleable production
132 123 111 120 124 124 132
Sales
95 153 145 123 95 95 95
Australia (a)
Saleable production
67 69 61 70 70 70 67
Sales
53 68 62 75 91 91 53
(a) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 60%.
(b) Production includes Medium Carbon Ferro Manganese.
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
METALLURGICAL COAL
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
(`000 tonnes)
METALLURGICAL COAL (a)
Queensland, Australia
Production
BMA
Blackwater
1,458 1,134 870 1,127 1,367 1,367 1,458
Goonyella
1,863 1,086 993 1,417 1,463 1,463 1,863
Peak Downs
1,117 984 758 543 971 971 1,117
Saraji
872 819 532 556 802 802 872
Norwich Park
468 73 128 386 365 365 468
Gregory Joint Venture
760 438 674 845 306 306 760
BMA total
6,538 4,534 3,955 4,874 5,274 5,274 6,538
BHP Mitsui Coal (b)
South Walker Creek
1,056 765 623 690 1,106 1,106 1,056
Poitrel
857 656 510 736 697 697 857
BHP Mitsui Coal total
1,913 1,421 1,133 1,426 1,803 1,803 1,913
Queensland total
8,451 5,955 5,088 6,300 7,077 7,077 8,451
Shipments
Coking coal
6,641 5,243 3,475 4,865 5,066 5,066 6,641
Weak coking coal
1,653 1,886 970 1,411 1,691 1,691 1,653
Thermal coal
368 206 125 285 176 176 368
Total
8,662 7,335 4,570 6,561 6,933 6,933 8,662
(a) Metallurgical coal production is reported on the basis of saleable
product. Production figures include some thermal coal.
(b) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is
80%.
Illawarra, Australia
Production
1,848 1,832 1,582 1,622 2,214 2,214 1,848
Shipments
Coking coal
1,388 1,495 1,374 1,407 1,673 1,673 1,388
Thermal coal
362 536 211 216 159 159 362
Total
1,750 2,031 1,585 1,623 1,832 1,832 1,750
PRODUCTION AND SHIPMENT
REPORT
QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE
SEP DEC MAR JUN SEP SEP SEP
2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010
ENERGY COAL
BHP Billiton attributable production and sales unless otherwise stated.
(`000 tonnes)
South Africa
Production
8,997 8,507 8,596 8,228 9,095 9,095 8,997
Sales
Export
3,047 3,365 2,887 3,082 3,439 3,439 3,047
Local utility
5,667 5,024 5,254 5,363 5,622 5,622 5,667
Inland
110 96 78 37 85 85 110
Total
8,824 8,485 8,219 8,482 9,146 9,146 8,824
New Mexico, USA
Production
Navajo Coal
1,754 1,818 1,629 2,271 1,178 1,178 1,754
San Juan Coal
1,423 478 731 1,508 1,289 1,289 1,423
Total
3,177 2,296 2,360 3,779 2,467 2,467 3,177
Sales - local
utility 3,361 3,339 3,385 3,106 3,630 3,630 3,361
NSW Energy Coal,
Australia
Production
2,506 3,394 3,978 3,793 4,046 4,046 2,506
Sales
Export
2,626 3,253 3,824 3,522 3,523 3,523 2,626
Inland
404 180 339 364 625 625 404
Total
3,030 3,433 4,163 3,886 4,148 4,148 3,030
Cerrejon Coal,
Colombia
Production
2,426 2,316 2,609 2,538 2,852 2,852 2,426
Sales - export
2,776 2,672 2,149 2,853 2,901 2,901 2,776
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