BHP Billiton Limited
(ASX:BHP) has achieved record production across three commodities in the first half.
Iron ore production hit a fresh record in the December quarter at 48.9 million tonnes, a 16 per cent lift on the same period a year ago.
Petroleum production was 57.7 million barrels of oil equivalent in the December quarter, down slightly on the previous corresponding period.
Copper production was up 6 per cent at close to 440,000 tonnes.
Metallurgical coal production was 11.5 million tonnes and energy coal was 17.8 million tonnes.
The mining giant maintained full-year production guidance for its iron ore, petroleum, copper and coal divisions.
BHP Billiton reported a net profit of $11.9 billion in the 2013 financial year.
