BHP sees profits tumble

Australian resources giant BHP Billiton suffered a major fall in net earnings in the six months ended 31 December 2012, and its petroleum division was hit by one-off items.

Slump: BHP saw its net earnings fall 57.8% over the six months to 31 December
Slump: BHP saw its net earnings fall 57.8% over the six months to 31 December
Published 20 February 2013, 03:36Updated 11 October 2016, 14:33
Asia & Oceania