BHP Billiton Limited
(ASX:BHP) says CEO Andrew Mackenzie will travel to Brazil this week to see the first-hand the brunt of the mining incident in south east of the country.
The accident, which saw two tailings dams rupture and inundate nearby villages with thick sludge has left at least one dead and a further 28 people missing.
BHP says it still doesn’t know what caused the accident but it is working closely with authorities to assess the full impact of the tragedy.
As a result of the incident BHP is putting its iron ore production guidance for the 2016 financial year under review.
BHP Billiton reported a half year net profit of $3.74 billion for the first six months of the calendar year.
