BHP Billiton Results for the Full Year Ended 30 June 2006

In mining, advantage rarely comes from the technology itself. It is shaped by how effectively it is applied to the problems and opportunities experienced by our teams, how well it is integrated into workflows, and whether it can be adopted at scale.

On March 14, Escondida marks 35 years since the start of operations -an anniversary that honours the thousands of employees and partners who have helped build one of the world’s leading copper operations in Chile.

We are proud to support these students on their learning journey, helping to build a skilled, resilient regional workforce, that plays a vital role in Australia’s economic future.