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BHP Billiton profits up 31 pct

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 17, 2014 | 11:06 pm Base Metals Energy Top Companies Australia Coal Copper Iron Ore 

Thanks to "substantial productivity" at its mines, BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) rang in a 15% increase to its EBIT of US$12.4 billion and increased profits 31% to US$7.8 billion for the half year ended 31 December 2013. The company's shares were up...

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