Andrew Mackenzie

Global Industry: “Mining should prepare for future of technology and automation” – BHP CEO

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Mozambique Resources Post

Global mining major BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie says the mining industry has to show leadership and prepare its workforce for a future in which technology will play an ever-important role.

Global Mining: “BHP plans 50 pct of workforce to be female by 2025” – report

Posted on October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 by Mozambique Resources Post

BHP Billiton aspires to have a workforce that is 50% female by 2025, in a report by The Financial Times. CEO Andrew Mackenzie made the announcement before the company kicks off its annual meeting in London on Thursday.

Mining & Environment: “BHP, Vale not shielded from dam disaster repercussions,” say lawyers

Posted on November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 by Mozambique Resources Post

When BHP Billiton and Vale started a joint iron-mining venture in rural Brazil nearly 40 years ago, the mining giants created a new corporate entity: a limited-liability company that, in theory, protected its owners from litigation in case of disaster.

Coal Markets: India demand for coking coal to rocket

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Mozambique Resources Post

BHP Billiton has predicted a booming market for its Australian metallurgical coal operations as India begins to suck in imports for its fast-growing steel industry.

Global Exploration & Production: Iron Ore Expansion Era ended, says BHP CEO

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mozambique Resources Post

The era of large investments in iron ore was history, according to Andrew Mackenzie, CEO of the world’s largest miner, BHP Billiton. The statement was made in a context of large investments coming from BHP itself and its main competitors, Vale and Rio Tinto to increase production capacity of its mines.(By Infomine)

Global Mining Industry: BHP Intends to Up Coking Coal Production

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Mozambique Resources Post

The Australian reported that BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) is intending to increase its production of coking coal by improving its productivity. The company will also look at new expansion options, according to the publication.

Global Mining: BHP plans to spin-out assets in new mining company

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mozambique Resources Post

Mining giant BHP Billiton on Tuesday announced plans to demerge its aluminium, coal, manganese, nickel and silver assets into an independent metals and mining company. Mozal, Mozambique aluminium smelter, in which the multinational is main shareholder, will integrate the new company with assets in five countries and 24 000 employee.