BHP Billiton Limited
(ASX:BHP) says it has achieved a robust operating performance in a challenging environment, posting an annual production record across ten operations.
The global miners Western Australia iron ore shipments hit their twelfth consecutive record, rising to an annualised rate of 179 million tonnes.
BHP achieved record results for the June quarter, producing 40.8 million tonnes of iron ore, above its forecast of 37 million tonnes.
The miner maintains a positive outlook and expects a 5 per cent rise in 2013 iron ore production.
Rio Tinto Limited
(ASX:RIO)and Fortescue Metals Group Limited
(ASX:FMG) also posted an increase in iron ore production levels yesterday.
BHP Billiton generated a net profit of $9.9 billion in the first half of its 2012 financial year.
