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BHP bets on China’s demand

The Australian | October 3, 2011 | 4:10 pm Australia Europe Iron Ore

BHP has switched all its iron ore sales contracts from quarterly set to monthly set. Picture: Ron Draine Source: Bloomberg BHP Billiton is close to kicking off spending on its huge Port Hedland capacity expansion, as it bets China’s steel mills will