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BHP Group Limited Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Jan 24, 2017

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Release Time IMMEDIATE Date 25 January 2017 Release Number 2/17

BHP BILLITON OPERATIONAL REVIEW FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

  • Record production for the half year was achieved at Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO).

  • Full year production guidance maintained for Petroleum, Iron Ore and Coal.

  • Production guidance for Copper reduced to approximately 1.62 Mt, two per cent below prior guidance, reflecting lower volumes now expected at Olympic Dam.

  • In Petroleum, following the successful bid for Trion in Mexico and positive drilling results at LeClerc and Caicos, an US$820 million exploration program is now planned for the current financial year.

  • All major projects under development are tracking to plan. The Bass Strait Longford Gas Conditioning Plant project achieved initial gas sales in the December 2016 quarter. Mechanical completion was achieved at the Escondida Water Supply project with first water expected in the March 2017 quarter.

  • Underlying attributable profit[(1)] in the December 2016 half year is expected to include gains related to asset divestments in a range of approximately US$150 million to US$200 million (details on page 2).

Production Dec H16
vs Dec H15
Petroleum (MMboe) 106
(15%)

Deferral of development activity in Onshore US for value and
natural field decline in Conventional assets.
Copper (kt) 712
(7%)

Reduced volumes at Olympic Dam, maintenance at Pampa Norte
and lower coppergrades as expected at Antamina.
Iron ore(2)(Mt) 118
4%

Record WAIO volumes for the half year due to the continued ramp-
upof additional capacityat Jimblebar.
Metallurgical coal(2)(Mt) 21
1%

Strong performance at four Queensland Coal mines more than
offset the cessation ofproduction at Crinum.
Energy coal(2)(Mt) 14
(4%)

Lower production at NSWEC partially offset by strong performance
at Cerrejón.

BHP Billiton Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Mackenzie, said: “We have performed well during a period of higher prices, with record iron ore volumes achieved at WAIO. Our simpler organisational structure has freed our assets to focus on what matters most and to deliver safer and more productive operations. Our consistent delivery of operating and capital productivity, and strict adherence to our capital allocation framework have positioned us to maximise shareholder value.

“In Petroleum, we will accelerate our counter-cyclical oil exploration efforts this year. Our successful Trion bid leaves us in a leading position to develop the newly opened Mexican acreage in the Gulf of Mexico, where we can leverage our core expertise. We are encouraged by recent positive drilling results at the LeClerc well in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caicos well in the Gulf of Mexico. After the first successful rig, our Onshore US gas hedging program will also be expanded to secure attractive returns.”

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Summary

Operational performance

Production for the December 2016 half year and quarter and guidance for the 2017 financial year are summarised in the table below.

Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec Q16 Previous Current
vs vs vs FY17 FY17
Production Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec H15 Dec Q15 Sep Q16 guidance guidance
Petroleum (MMboe) 105.9 51.4 (15%) (15%) (6%) 200 - 210 200 - 210
Onshore US (MMboe) 40.0 19.4 (31%) (32%) (6%) 77 - 83 77 - 83
Conventional (MMboe) 65.9 32.0 (1%) 1% (6%) 123 - 127 123 - 127
Copper (kt) 712 357 (7%) (7%) 1% 1,660 1,620
Escondida (kt) 452 234 0% 6% 8% 1,070 1,070
Other copper(i)(kt) 260 123 (16%) (25%) (10%) 590 550
Iron ore(ii)(Mt) 118 60 4% 9% 4% 228 - 237 228 - 237
WAIO (100% basis) (Mt) 136 70 4% 9% 4% 265 - 275 265 - 275
Metallurgical coal(ii)(Mt) 21 11 1% 2% 1% 44 44
Energy coal(ii)(Mt) 14 7 (4%) (4%) (3%) 30 30

(i) Other copper comprises Pampa Norte, Olympic Dam and Antamina.

(ii) Excludes production from Samarco, New Mexico Coal and Haju (IndoMet Coal).

Major development projects

During the December 2016 quarter, the Bass Strait Longford Gas Conditioning Plant project achieved initial gas sales, under budget, and production is ramping up to full rate. In December 2016, mechanical completion was achieved at the Escondida Water Supply project with first water expected to be delivered in the March 2017 quarter, on schedule and budget. These two projects will not be reported in future Operational Reviews.

BHP Billiton has two major projects under development in Petroleum and Potash, with a combined budget of US$2.9 billion over the life of the projects. Both projects remain on time and on budget.

Corporate update

BHP Billiton expects Underlying attributable profit[(1)] in the December 2016 half year to include gains related to asset divestments in a range of approximately US$150 million to US$200 million (Underlying EBITDA[(1)] impact of US$175 million to US$225 million).

In addition, the Group expects to record an exceptional item of US$164 million (US$115 million post-tax) related to the cancellation of the Caroona exploration licence and subsequent reimbursement received during the December 2016 half year.

On 20 December 2016, Samarco, Vale and BHP Billiton Brasil agreed a non-binding term sheet outlining the general terms and conditions for the use of Vale’s Timbopeba pit by Samarco to deposit its tailings, should Samarco restart. A definitive agreement remains subject to a successful commercial negotiation, due diligence and relevant government approvals. These processes are likely to occur during the 2017 calendar year.

On 18 January 2017, Samarco, Vale and BHP Billiton Brasil have also entered into a preliminary agreement with the Federal Prosecutors’ Office in Brazil in relation to the Fundão tailings dam failure on 5 November 2015[(3)] (Preliminary Agreement). The Preliminary Agreement outlines the process and timeline for negotiation of a settlement of the BRL 155 billion (approximately US$47.5 billion) Civil Claim relating to the dam failure.

For the December 2016 half year, we are not yet in a position to provide an update to the ongoing potential financial impacts on BHP Billiton Brasil of the Samarco dam failure. Any financial impacts will continue to be classified as an exceptional item.

The above guidance will be updated should material information or events arise as the Group finalises its financial statements.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Marketing update

The average realised prices achieved for our major commodities are summarised in the table below. The majority of iron ore shipments were linked to the index price for the month of shipment, with price differentials predominantly reflecting product quality and market fundamentals. The majority of metallurgical coal and energy coal exports were linked to the index price for the month of shipment or sold on the spot market at fixed or index-linked prices, with price differentials reflecting product quality.

Dec H16 Dec H16 Dec H16
vs vs vs
Average realised prices(i) Dec H16 Dec H15 Jun H16 FY16 Dec H15 Jun H16 FY16
Oil (crude and condensate) (US$/bbl) 45 42 37 39 7% 22% 15%
Natural gas (US$/Mscf)(ii) 3.21 2.91 2.74 2.83 10% 17% 13%
US natural gas (US$/Mscf) 2.79 2.35 1.96 2.16 19% 42% 29%
LNG (US$/Mscf) 6.35 8.24 7.12 7.71 (23%) (11%) (18%)
Copper (US$/lb) 2.41 2.12 2.16 2.14 14% 12% 13%
Iron ore (US$/wmt, FOB) 55 43 44 44 28% 25% 25%
Hard coking coal (US$/t) 179 82 83 83 118% 116% 116%
Weak coking coal (US$/t) 122 67 70 69 82% 74% 77%
Thermal coal (US$/t)(iii) 74 49 46 48 51% 61% 54%
Nickel metal (US$/t) 10,581 9,926 8,792 9,264 7% 20% 14%

(i) Based on provisional, unaudited estimates. Prices exclude third party product and internal sales, and represent the weighted average of various sales terms (for example: FOB, CIF and CFR), unless otherwise noted.

(ii) Includes internal sales.

(iii) Export sales only; excludes Cerrejón. Includes thermal coal sales from metallurgical coal mines.

At 31 December 2016, the Group had 267 kt of outstanding copper sales that were revalued at a weighted average price of US$2.51 per pound. The final price of these sales will be determined over the remainder of the 2017 financial year. In addition, 316 kt of copper sales from the 2016 financial year were subject to a finalisation adjustment in the current period. The provisional pricing and finalisation adjustments will increase earnings before interest and tax by US$37 million in the December 2016 half year.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Petroleum

Production

Production
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec Q16
vs vs vs
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec H15 Dec Q15 Sep Q16
Crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids (MMboe) 48.2 23.9 (20%) (20%) (1%)
Natural gas (bcf) 347 165 (10%) (10%) (9%)
Total petroleum production (MMboe) 105.9 51.4 (15%) (15%) (6%)

Total petroleum production – Total petroleum production for the December 2016 half year decreased by 15 per cent to 105.9 MMboe. Guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged at between 200 and 210 MMboe, comprising Conventional volumes between 123 and 127 MMboe and Onshore US volumes between 77 and 83 MMboe.

Crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids – Crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids production for the December 2016 half year decreased by 20 per cent to 48.2 MMboe.

Onshore US liquids volumes decreased by 37 per cent to 16.4 MMboe as a result of a reduction in activity in the Black Hawk for value and natural field decline, which more than offset increased liquids production from the Permian.

Conventional liquids volumes decreased by seven per cent as higher production at Bass Strait and North West Shelf and an additional infill well at Mad Dog partially offset natural field decline across the portfolio and planned maintenance at Atlantis.

Natural gas – Natural gas production for the December 2016 half year declined by 10 per cent to 347 bcf.

The decline primarily reflects lower Onshore US gas volumes as a result of the decision to defer development activity for value and the divestment of our gas business in Pakistan. This was partially offset by higher demand at Bass Strait and Macedon and increased LNG volumes at North West Shelf.

On 5 September 2016, BHP Billiton announced the sale of 50 per cent of its interest in the undeveloped Scarborough area gas fields. ExxonMobil will remain operator of Scarborough and operatorship of North Scarborough will transfer from BHP Billiton to Woodside. The sale was completed during the December 2016 quarter.

Projects

Projects
Capital Initial
Project and expenditure production
ownership (US$m) target date Capacity Progress
Bass Strait Longford 520 CY16 Designed to process approximately Initial gas sales achieved in Q4 CY16,
Gas Conditioning Plant 400 MMcf/d of high-CO2gas. under budget and production ramping up
(Australia) to full rate.
50% (non-operator)
North West Shelf 314 CY19 To maintain LNG plant throughput from On schedule and budget. The overall
Greater Western Flank-B the North West Shelf operations. project is 27% complete.
(Australia)
16.67% (non-operator)

Petroleum capital expenditure guidance of approximately US$1.4 billion (excluding US$0.2 billion from capital creditor movements) for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged. This includes Conventional capital expenditure of US$0.8 billion which is focused on life extension projects at Bass Strait and North West Shelf. Onshore US capital expenditure is expected to be US$0.6 billion with development activity tailored to market conditions.

During the December 2016 quarter, BP (the operator) sanctioned the Mad Dog Phase 2 project. Approval from BHP Billiton´s Board will be sought during the March 2017 quarter.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Onshore US development activity

Onshore US drilling and development expenditure for the December 2016 half year was approximately US$273 million. Our operated rig count increased from two to three during the December 2016 quarter with deployment of a rig in the Haynesville in October 2016, following the successful execution of our hedging pilot. Additional hedge activity during the quarter has led to approval of a second rig in the Haynesville with operations expected to commence in March 2017. Completions activity in the Black Hawk was accelerated in the December 2016 quarter to drawdown drilled and uncompleted inventory as market conditions improved. We are currently progressing trials in the Black Hawk, testing the potential for staggered wells to increase recovery, larger frac jobs to improve productivity and the potential of the Upper Eagle Ford horizon. We expect early results of these trials to be known during the September 2017 quarter.

December 2016 half year Liquids focused areas Liquids focused areas Gas focused areas Gas focused areas
(December 2015 halfyear) Eagle Ford Permian Haynesville
Fayetteville

Total
Capital expenditure(i) US$ billion 0.1 (0.6) 0.1 (0.2) 0.0 (0.0)
0.0 (0.0)

0.3 (0.8)
Rig allocation At period end 1 (5) 1 (2) 1 (0)
0 (0)

3 (7)
Net wells drilled and completed(ii) Period total 43 (74) 15 (19) 0 (4)
2 (10)

60 (107)
Net productive wells At period end 942 (912) 118 (94) 394 (409)
1,042 (1,085)

2,496 (2,500)

(i) Includes land acquisition, site preparation, drilling, completions, well site facilities, mid-stream infrastructure and pipelines.

(ii) Can vary between periods based on changes in rig activity and the inventory of wells drilled but not yet completed at period end.

Petroleum exploration

Exploration and appraisal wells drilled during the December 2016 quarter are summarised below.

Well Location Target BHP Billiton Spud date Water depth Total well Status
equity depth
Burrokeet-1 Trinidad & Tobago Oil 70% 8 August 2016 1,923 m 3,337 m Plugged and abandoned
Block 23a (Operator)
Burrokeet-2 Trinidad & Tobago Oil 70% 18 August 2016 1,923 m 7,348 m Plugged and abandoned
Block 23a (Operator)

The Burrokeet-1 well encountered mechanical difficulty shortly after spud and was plugged and abandoned. Non-commercial hydrocarbons were encountered at Burrokeet-2 with analysis ongoing. Phase 1 of the Trinidad and Tobago deep water drilling campaign has concluded. Following the oil discovery in the Shenzi North and Caicos wells in the central Gulf of Mexico, the Invictus rig has been mobilised for drilling the Wildling well in the March 2017 quarter.

During the December 2016 quarter, BHP Billiton won the bid to acquire a 60 per cent participating interest in and operatorship of blocks AE-0092 and AE-0093, containing the Trion discovered resource, in Mexico. Subject to satisfaction of conditions, BHP Billiton anticipates signing the relevant agreements in the March 2017 quarter.

In the US Gulf of Mexico, we increased acreage position and operatorship in the Southern Green Canyon Miocene and Western Gulf of Mexico Paleogene key focus areas. The regulator awarded all 12 of the leases for which BHP Billiton was the apparent high bidder in the Western Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 248. In addition, BHP Billiton cross-assigned nine leases in Green Canyon with Statoil Gulf of Mexico LLC and Repsol E&P USA Inc. The cross-assignment results in BHP Billiton having a 65 per cent interest and operatorship over the nine leases, ahead of drilling the Scimitar exploration well in the June 2017 quarter. The regulator also approved assignment of BHP Billiton’s 60 per cent interest in two leases in Green Canyon (GC 633 and 676) to Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

In Australia, seismic work commenced in the Exmouth sub-basin following regulatory approval of the Good Standing Agreement in relation to the WA-475-P permit. The WA-335-P permit was officially relinquished after receiving consent from the regulator to surrender the permit.

Petroleum exploration expenditure for the December 2016 half year was US$364 million, of which US$217 million was expensed. An US$820 million exploration program is now planned for the 2017 financial year, an increase of US$120 million from prior guidance, following the successful bid for Trion in Mexico and positive drilling results at the LeClerc well in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caicos well in the Gulf of Mexico.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Copper

Production

Production
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec Q16
vs vs vs
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec H15 Dec Q15 Sep Q16
Copper (kt) 712 357 (7%) (7%) 1%
Zinc (t) 37,773 22,406 2% 36% 46%
Uranium oxide concentrate (t) 1,976 1,060 (22%) (22%) 16%

Copper – Total copper production for the December 2016 half year decreased by seven per cent to 712 kt. Production for the 2017 financial year is now expected to be approximately 1.62 Mt, two per cent below prior guidance, and reflects a reduction in volumes at Olympic Dam.

Escondida copper production for the December 2016 half year was unchanged at 452 kt as higher concentrate production was offset by lower cathode production. During the period there was a four day site-wide suspension of operations to conduct an investigation following a fatality on 21 October 2016. Production guidance for Escondida remains unchanged at 1,070 kt, with volumes weighted to the second half of the 2017 financial year. The current Collective Agreement with Escondida N°1 Union expires on 31 January 2017 and negotiations for a new agreement are in progress. The commissioning of the Escondida Water Supply project and the planned ramp-up of the Los Colorados Extension project late in the 2017 financial year, will enable full utilisation of three concentrators during the 2018 financial year.

Pampa Norte copper production for the December 2016 half year decreased by eight per cent to 116 kt, with an unplanned outage offsetting improved recoveries at Cerro Colorado, and planned maintenance offsetting record ore milled at Spence in the December 2016 quarter. Copper production decreased by 13 per cent from the September 2016 quarter mainly due to suspension of the processing operations at the Cerro Colorado Ore Handling Plant 2 following the failure of a transfer chute. Pampa Norte copper production guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged and is expected to be higher than the prior year supported by the completion of the Spence Recovery Optimisation project which achieved an annualised production run rate of 200 ktpa in the month of December 2016.

Olympic Dam copper production for the December 2016 half year decreased by 30 per cent to 78 kt following planned maintenance and a state-wide power outage which commenced on 28 September 2016. Power was safely restored on 14 October 2016 and operations were fully ramped-up in the December 2016 quarter. Olympic Dam copper production of approximately 160 kt to 170 kt is now expected for the 2017 financial year. Lower volumes reflect the power outage and unplanned maintenance at the refinery which commenced at the end of December 2016, ahead of the major smelter maintenance campaign planned for the September 2017 quarter.

Antamina copper production for the December 2016 half year decreased by nine per cent to 66 kt reflecting lower copper grades as mining progressed through a zinc rich ore zone, consistent with the mine plan. Guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged at 130 kt. Zinc production for the December 2016 half year increased by two per cent to 38 kt with guidance for the 2017 financial year unchanged at 90 kt.

Project

Capital Initial
Project and expenditure production
ownership (US$m) target date Capacity Progress
Escondida Water Supply 3,430 CY17 New desalination facility to ensure Mechanical completion achieved with first
(Chile) continued water supply to Escondida. water expected in the March 2017 quarter.
57.5% Project on schedule and budget. The
overall project is 99% complete.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Iron Ore

Production

Production
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec Q16
vs vs vs
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec H15 Dec Q15 Sep Q16
Iron ore(i)(kt) 117,636 60,049 4% 9% 4%

(i) Represents Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO). Excludes production from Samarco.

Iron ore – Total iron ore production for the December 2016 half year increased by four per cent to 118 Mt or 136 Mt on a 100 per cent basis. Guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged at between 228 and 237 Mt or between 265 and 275 Mt on a 100 per cent basis, excluding production from Samarco.

WAIO achieved record production for the December 2016 half year as a result of the continued ramp-up of additional capacity at Jimblebar with the commissioning of a new primary crusher and additional conveying capacity. Combined with improved track reliability and lower scheduled maintenance at Yandi, volumes increased by four per cent from the September 2016 quarter. The rail renewal and maintenance program, which will support the supply chain’s longterm reliability, is progressing ahead of schedule and is now expected to be completed in the June 2017 quarter.

Mining and processing operations at Samarco remain suspended following the failure of the Fundão tailings dam and Santarém water dam on 5 November 2015.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Coal

Production

Production
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec Q16
vs vs vs
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec H15 Dec Q15 Sep Q16
Metallurgical coal(i)(kt) 21,142 10,613 1% 2% 1%
Energy coal(ii)(kt) 13,531 6,651 (4%) (4%) (3%)

(i) Represents Queensland Coal. Excludes production from Haju following the divestment of IndoMet Coal (2017 financial year: 129 kt).

(ii) Excludes production from New Mexico Coal following divestments (2017 financial year: 451 kt).

Metallurgical coal – Metallurgical coal production for the December 2016 half year increased by one per cent to 21 Mt. Guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged at 44 Mt.

Strong performances at Broadmeadow, Peak Downs, Saraji and Caval Ridge, underpinned by additional stripping and higher wash-plant utilisation, more than offset the completion of longwall mining at Crinum in the December 2015 quarter, adverse weather conditions in the September 2016 quarter and lower yield at South Walker Creek.

Record production at Peak Downs was achieved during the December 2016 quarter with coal opportunistically trucked to Caval Ridge in order to utilise latent wash-plant capacity.

Energy coal – Energy coal production for the December 2016 half year decreased by four per cent to 14 Mt. Guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged at 30 Mt.

New South Wales Energy Coal recorded improved underlying truck utilisation, however production declined by 13 per cent as a higher drawdown of in-pit and Run-of-Mine (ROM) inventories benefitted the December 2015 half year. This was partially offset by an 11 per cent increase in volumes at Cerrejón compared to the December 2015 half year which was constrained by drought conditions.

The divestment of Navajo Coal was completed on 29 July 2016, with management of the mine transferred to Navajo Transitional Energy Company on 31 December 2016.

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Other

Nickel production

Nickelproduction
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec Q16
vs vs vs
Dec H16 Dec Q16 Dec H15 Dec Q15 Sep Q16
Nickel (kt) 40.9 22.1 10% 45% 18%

Nickel – Nickel West production for the December 2016 half year increased by 10 per cent to 40.9 kt. Ongoing debottlenecking activities have resulted in record production at the Kwinana refinery. Nickel production guidance for the 2017 financial year remains unchanged and is expected to increase by approximately 10 per cent from the prior year.

Potash project

Potashproject
Project and Investment
ownership (US$m) Scope Progress
Jansen Potash 2,600 Investment to finish the excavation and lining of the The project is 64% complete and on budget.
(Canada) production and service shafts, and to continue the Both shafts have been safely excavated and
100% installation of essential surface infrastructure and lined through the Blairmore aquifer. The
utilities. engineering contract for feasibility studies of
Jansen Stage 1 has been awarded.

Minerals exploration

Minerals exploration expenditure for the December 2016 half year was US$75 million, of which US$75 million was expensed. Greenfield minerals exploration is predominantly focused on advancing copper targets within Chile, Peru, Canada, South Australia and the South-West United States.

Variance analysis relates to the relative performance of BHP Billiton and/or its operations during December 2016 half year compared with the December 2015 half year, unless otherwise noted. Production volumes, sales volumes and capital and exploration expenditure from subsidiaries are reported on a 100 per cent basis; production and sales volumes from equity accounted investments and other operations are reported on a proportionate consolidation basis.

The following footnotes apply to this Operational Review:

  • (1) Underlying EBITDA and Underlying attributable profit are used to reflect the underlying performance of BHP Billiton. Underlying EBITDA is earnings before net finance costs, taxation, depreciation, amortisation, impairment and any exceptional items. Underlying attributable profit is Attributable profit excluding any exceptional items.

  • (2) Excludes production from Samarco, Haju (IndoMet Coal) and New Mexico Coal.

  • (3) Under the Preliminary Agreement, Samarco, Vale and BHP Billiton Brasil will provide, subject to Court approval, total security of BRL 2.2 billion (approximately US$675 million, 100 per cent basis) to support the payments for the social and environmental remediation programs under the Framework Agreement (Interim Security). The Interim Security comprises a charge over Samarco’s assets of BRL 800 million (approximately US$245 million), insurance bonds of BRL 1.3 billion (approximately US$400 million), and liquid assets of BRL 100 million (approximately US$30 million). During the period that the Interim Security is in place, it will, subject to Court approval, replace the BRL 1.2 billion injunction (approximately US$370 million) issued in the BRL 20 billion Civil Claim. In addition, the applications by the Federal Prosecutors for the BRL 7.7 billion injunction (approximately US$2.4 billion) in the BRL 155 billion Civil Claim and the BRL 20 billion asset freezing order (approximately US$6 billion) in the criminal proceedings commenced by the Federal Prosecutors in Brazil against Samarco, Vale, BHP Billiton Brasil and others will be suspended. The parties have agreed that the Interim Security will remain in place until the earlier of 30 June 2017 and the date that a final settlement arrangement is agreed between the Federal Prosecutors’ Office in Brazil, and Samarco, Vale and BHP Billiton Brasil. If a final settlement arrangement is not agreed by 30 June 2017, the Federal Prosecutors may request reinstatement by the Court of the BRL 1.2 billion (approximately US$370 million) injunction.

The following abbreviations may have been used throughout this report: barrels (bbl); billion cubic feet (bcf); cost and freight (CFR); cost, insurance and freight (CIF); dry metric tonne unit (dmtu); free on board (FOB); grams per tonne (g/t); kilograms per tonne (kg/t); kilometre (km); metre (m); million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe); million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d); million tonnes (Mt); million tonnes per annum (Mtpa); ounces (oz); pounds (lb); thousand barrels of oil equivalent (Mboe); thousand ounces (koz); thousand standard cubic feet (Mscf); thousand tonnes (kt); thousand tonnes per annum (ktpa); thousand tonnes per day (ktpd); tonnes (t); and wet metric tonnes (wmt).

BHP Billiton Operational Review for the half year ended 31 December 2016

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Production summary

BHP Billiton
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
interest
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
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~~Mar-16~~
~~Jun-16~~
~~Sep-16~~
~~Dec-16~~
Quarter ended
BHP Billiton
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
interest
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2016
2016
2016
2016
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Year to date
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2015
Petroleum (1)
Petroleum
Crude oil, condensate and NGL (Mboe)
Onshore US
Conventional
Total
Natural gas (bcf)
Onshore US
Conventional
Total
Total petroleum production (MMboe)
12,805
12,454
9,469
8,288
8,143
16,976
16,727
16,896
15,959
15,768
29,781
29,181
26,365
24,247
23,911
94.4
89.9
82.0
73.9
67.8
88.4
91.5
95.7
107.8
97.1
182.8
181.4
177.7
181.7
164.9
60.2
59.4
56.0
54.5
51.4
16,431
26,258
31,727
34,235
48,158
60,493
141.7
192.6
204.9
193.0
346.6
385.6
105.9
124.7
Copper (2)
Copper
Payable metal in concentrate (kt)
Escondida(3)
57.5%
Antamina
33.8%
Total
Cathode (kt)
Escondida(3)
57.5%
Pampa Norte(4)
100%
Olympic Dam
100%
Total
Total copper (kt)
Lead
Payable metal in concentrate (t)
Antamina
33.8%
Total
Zinc
Payable metal in concentrate (t)
Antamina
33.8%
Total
Gold
Payable metal in concentrate (troy oz)
Escondida(3)
57.5%
Olympic Dam (refined gold)
100%
Total
Silver
Payable metal in concentrate (troy koz)
Escondida(3)
57.5%
Antamina
33.8%
Olympic Dam (refined silver)
100%
Total
Uranium
Payable metal in concentrate (t)
Olympic Dam
100%
Total
Molybdenum
Payable metal in concentrate (t)
Antamina
33.8%
Total
131.7
174.9
182.7
147.0
162.6
37.2
35.4
38.7
34.1
32.0
168.9
210.3
221.4
181.1
194.6
89.3
84.8
85.3
70.5
71.5
69.0
59.8
65.8
62.1
53.8
57.4
49.8
40.7
40.9
37.2
215.7
194.4
191.8
173.5
162.5
384.6
404.7
413.2
354.6
357.1
1,024
1,193
645
1,146
1,220
1,024
1,193
645
1,146
1,220
16,454
11,913
6,474
15,367
22,406
16,454
11,913
6,474
15,367
22,406
17,889
31,408
35,894
27,561
37,784
39,299
29,028
20,010
24,366
29,651
57,188
60,436
55,904
51,927
67,435
962
1,544
1,874
1,229
1,323
1,636
1,751
1,558
1,345
1,446
265
174
232
163
188
2,863
3,469
3,664
2,737
2,957
1,352
961
876
916
1,060
1,352
961
876
916
1,060
232
227
562
561
225
232
227
562
561
225
309.6
291.3
66.1
72.3
375.7
363.6
142.0
160.2
115.9
125.8
78.1
112.3
336.0
398.3
711.7
761.9
2,366
1,881
2,366
1,881
37,773
37,051
37,773
37,051
65,345
41,694
54,017
68,648
119,362
110,342
2,552
2,143
2,791
3,402
351
511
5,694
6,056
1,976
2,526
1,976
2,526
786
324
786
324

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Production summary Production summary
BHP Billiton
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
interest
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
Quarter ended
Year to date
Dec
Dec
2016
2015
Iron Ore
Iron Ore
Production (kt)(5)
Newman
85%
Area C Joint Venture
85%
Yandi Joint Venture
85%
Jimblebar(6)
85%
Wheelarra
85%
Samarco
50%
Total
17,003
15,817
15,115
18,008
17,751
11,723
11,002
11,911
12,384
12,179
15,960
16,204
18,325
15,729
17,555
4,852
5,472
5,304
6,057
5,178
5,757
4,562
4,971
5,409
7,386
1,665
-
-
-
-
56,960
53,057
55,626
57,587
60,049
35,759
35,009
24,563
23,886
33,284
32,846
11,235
8,114
12,795
13,016
-
5,404
117,636
118,275
Coal
Metallurgical coal
Production (kt) (7)
BMA
50%
BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal(8)
80%
Haju (9)
75%
Total
Energy coal
Production (kt)
USA
100%
Australia
100%
Colombia
33.3%
Total
8,207
7,894
9,225
8,384
8,684
2,191
2,015
2,345
2,145
1,929
87
167
260
102
27
10,485
10,076
11,830
10,631
10,640
2,632
1,112
632
451
-
4,277
4,189
3,991
3,952
3,851
2,628
2,610
2,329
2,928
2,800
9,537
7,911
6,952
7,331
6,651
17,068
16,294
4,074
4,538
129
102
21,271
20,934
451
5,308
7,803
8,921
5,728
5,155
13,982
19,384
Other
Nickel
Saleable production (kt)
Nickel West
100%
Total
15.2
20.0
23.4
18.8
22.1
15.2
20.0
23.4
18.8
22.1
40.9
37.3
40.9
37.3

(1) LPG and ethane are reported as natural gas liquids (NGL). Product-specific conversions are made and NGL is reported in barrels of oil equivalent (boe). Total boe conversions are based on 6 bcf of natural gas equals 1 MMboe.

(2) Metal production is reported on the basis of payable metal.

(3) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 57.5%.

(4) Includes Cerro Colorado and Spence.

(5) Iron ore production is reported on a wet tonnes basis.

(6) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 85%.

(7) Metallurgical coal production is reported on the basis of saleable product. Production figures include some thermal coal.

(8) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 80%.

(9) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 75%.

Throughout this report figures in italics indicate that this figure has been adjusted since it was previously reported.

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Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
Quarter ended
Year to date
Dec
Dec
2016
2015
Petroleum (1)
Bass Strait
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
North West Shelf
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Pyrenees
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Other Australia(2)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Atlantis(3)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Mad Dog (3)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Shenzi (3)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Eagle Ford (4)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Permian (4)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Haynesville(4)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Fayetteville (4)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
1,390
1,813
1,745
1,922
1,770
1,307
1,455
1,831
2,102
1,460
23.9
30.3
38.1
41.9
31.3
6.7
8.3
9.9
11.0
8.4
1,423
1,124
925
1,486
1,468
235
259
241
292
263
34.9
33.8
27.6
38.7
36.9
7.5
7.0
5.8
8.2
7.9
2,331
2,093
2,097
1,676
1,726
2.3
2.1
2.1
1.7
1.7
9
8
9
10
8
14.4
16.2
17.2
17.5
17.1
2.4
2.7
2.9
2.9
2.9
4,257
4,056
4,058
3,054
3,263
278
270
269
208
207
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.5
1.6
4.9
4.6
4.6
3.5
3.7
648
880
1,134
950
1,170
41
41
52
36
52
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.3
3,185
3,094
2,813
2,632
2,692
269
206
192
94
131
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.5
3.6
3.4
3.1
2.8
2.9
7,156
7,018
4,949
3,871
4,008
3,806
3,649
2,717
2,268
2,159
25.4
25.1
19.5
16.5
15.2
15.2
14.9
10.9
8.9
8.7
1,354
1,499
1,410
1,415
1,378
488
288
393
734
580
3.4
2.4
4.9
4.4
4.4
2.4
2.2
2.6
2.9
2.7
1
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
15
34.7
34.4
31.1
28.2
24.0
5.8
5.7
5.2
4.7
4.0
30.9
28.0
26.5
24.8
24.2
5.2
4.7
4.4
4.1
4.0
3,692
3,267
3,562
3,398
73.2
62.6
19.5
17.1
2,954
2,785
555
462
75.6
68.8
16.1
14.7
3,402
4,427
3.4
4.4
18
22
34.6
31.0
5.8
5.2
6,317
7,894
415
509
3.1
3.6
7.2
9.0
2,120
1,236
88
64
0.3
0.2
2.3
1.3
5,324
6,462
225
505
1.0
1.5
5.7
7.2
7,879
14,856
4,427
7,605
31.7
51.2
17.6
31.0
2,793
2,835
1,314
961
8.8
7.3
5.6
5.0
3
1
15
-
52.2
71.1
8.7
11.9
49.0
63.0
8.2
10.5

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Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
Quarter ended
Year to date
Dec
Dec
2016
2015
Petroleum (1)(continued)
Trinidad/Tobago
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Other Americas (3) (5)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
UK
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
NGL
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Algeria
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
Pakistan(6)
Crude oil and condensate
(Mboe)
Natural gas
(bcf)
Total petroleum products
(MMboe)
185
120
162
140
156
7.4
7.4
8.6
6.4
8.4
1.4
1.4
1.6
1.2
1.6
360
334
308
275
269
16
12
10
1
5
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
74
65
76
69
63
27
10
10
22
49
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.1
1.0
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
922
887
964
990
1,016
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
19
-
-
-
-
3.7
-
-
-
-
0.6
-
-
-
-
296
427
14.8
15.0
2.8
2.9
544
721
6
28
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
132
133
71
23
2.1
2.0
0.6
0.5
2,006
1,838
2.0
1.8
-
42
-
7.9
-
1.4
Total petroleum products
Crude oil and condensate
Onshore US
(Mboe)
Conventional(7)
(Mboe)
Total
(Mboe)
NGL
Onshore US
(Mboe)
Conventional
(Mboe)
Total
(Mboe)
Natural gas
Onshore US
(bcf)
Conventional
(bcf)
Total
(bcf)
8,511
8,517
6,359
5,286
5,389
14,803
14,474
14,291
13,204
13,601
23,314
22,991
20,650
18,490
18,990
4,294
3,937
3,110
3,002
2,754
2,173
2,253
2,605
2,755
2,167
6,467
6,190
5,715
5,757
4,921
94.4
89.9
82.0
73.9
67.8
88.4
91.5
95.7
107.8
97.1
182.8
181.4
177.7
181.7
164.9
10,675
17,692
26,805
29,246
37,480
46,938
5,756
8,566
4,922
4,989
10,678
13,555
141.7
192.6
204.9
193.0
346.6
385.6

(1) Total boe conversions are based on 6 bcf of natural gas equals 1 MMboe. Negative production figures represent finalisation adjustments.

(2) Other Australia includes Minerva and Macedon.

(3) Gulf of Mexico volumes are net of royalties.

(4) Onshore US volumes are net of mineral holder royalties.

(5) Other Americas includes Neptune, Genesis and Overriding Royalty Interest.

(6) BHP Billiton completed the sale of the Pakistan gas business on 31 December 2015.

(7) September 2015 includes (8) Mboe for the finalisation adjustment following the cessation of production at Stybarrow on 26 June 2015.

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Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
Quarter ended
Year to date
Dec
Dec
2016
2015
Copper
Escondida, Chile (1)
Material mined
(kt)
109,200
105,970
108,037
106,504
90,863
Sulphide ore milled
(kt)
18,076
21,188
22,905
20,787
19,866
Average copper grade
(%)
0.99%
0.99%
0.94%
0.87%
1.02%
Production ex mill
(kt)
142.8
175.8
181.7
153.2
168.6
Production
Payable copper
(kt)
131.7
174.9
182.7
147.0
162.6
Copper cathode (EW)
(kt)
89.3
84.8
85.3
70.5
71.5
- Oxide leach
(kt)
32.1
31.0
31.3
26.8
24.4
- Sulphide leach
(kt)
57.2
53.8
54.0
43.7
47.1
Payable gold concentrate
(troy oz)
17,889
31,408
35,894
27,561
37,784
Payable silver concentrate
(troy koz)
962
1,544
1,874
1,229
1,323
Sales
Payable copper
(kt)
123.8
181.7
186.6
134.9
172.7
Copper cathode (EW)
(kt)
101.1
80.3
83.8
65.6
71.8
Payable gold concentrate
(troy oz)
17,889
31,408
35,894
27,561
37,784
Payable silver concentrate
(troy koz)
962
1,544
1,874
1,229
1,323
(1) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 57.5%.
Metals production is payable metal unless otherwise stated.
197,367
219,267
40,653
40,896
0.94%
1.00%
321.8
312.5
309.6
291.3
142.0
160.2
51.2
55.5
90.8
104.7
65,345
41,694
2,552
2,143
307.6
281.4
137.4
164.9
65,345
41,694
2,552
2,143
Pampa Norte, Chile
Cerro Colorado
Material mined
(kt)
14,930
12,415
12,453
13,011
14,286
Ore milled
(kt)
4,856
4,012
4,375
3,241
3,342
Average copper grade
(%)
0.82%
0.84%
0.80%
0.68%
0.65%
Production
Copper cathode (EW)
(kt)
18.8
20.0
24.8
17.1
12.1
Sales
Copper cathode (EW)
(kt)
19.7
18.6
25.2
16.4
13.7
Spence
Material mined
(kt)
21,593
22,549
21,124
23,638
22,635
Ore milled
(kt)
5,146
4,355
4,836
4,713
5,187
Average copper grade
(%)
1.30%
1.39%
1.22%
1.17%
1.19%
Production
Copper cathode (EW)
(kt)
50.2
39.8
41.0
45.0
41.7
Sales
Copper cathode (EW)
(kt)
56.1
38.4
40.9
41.2
41.5
27,297
28,800
6,583
9,559
0.66%
0.73%
29.2
32.5
30.1
32.7
46,273
44,515
9,900
10,065
1.18%
1.35%
86.7
93.3
82.7
94.3

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Jun
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Dec
2015
2016
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Dec
Dec
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2015
Copper (continued)
Metals production is payable metal unless otherwise stated.
Antamina, Peru
Material mined (100%)
(kt)
52,130
55,183
62,793
65,111
61,355
Sulphide ore milled (100%)
(kt)
14,184
12,414
14,711
13,522
13,399
Average head grades
- Copper
(%)
0.92%
1.02%
0.90%
0.84%
0.84%
- Zinc
(%)
0.55%
0.54%
0.33%
0.60%
0.83%
Production
Payable copper
(kt)
37.2
35.4
38.7
34.1
32.0
Payable zinc
(t)
16,454
11,913
6,474
15,367
22,406
Payable silver
(troy koz)
1,636
1,751
1,558
1,345
1,446
Payable lead
(t)
1,024
1,193
645
1,146
1,220
Payable molybdenum
(t)
232
227
562
561
225
Sales
Payable copper
(kt)
42.9
29.3
42.4
32.8
33.0
Payable zinc
(t)
20,423
12,097
3,035
16,043
22,334
Payable silver
(troy koz)
2,048
1,331
2,055
1,277
1,388
Payable lead
(t)
1,056
1,073
1,108
767
1,100
Payable molybdenum
(t)
138
178
331
648
476
126,466
108,923
26,921
28,484
0.84%
0.90%
0.71%
0.67%
66.1
72.3
37,773
37,051
2,791
3,402
2,366
1,881
786
324
65.8
73.7
38,377
39,170
2,665
3,570
1,867
1,322
1,124
294
Olympic Dam, Australia
Material mined(1)
(kt)
2,372
2,210
1,993
2,204
1,887
Ore milled
(kt)
2,767
2,174
2,031
2,279
2,116
Average copper grade
(%)
2.22%
2.01%
2.20%
1.97%
2.00%
Average uranium grade
(kg/t)
0.62
0.61
0.59
0.60
0.68
Production
Copper cathode (ER and EW)
(kt)
57.4
49.8
40.7
40.9
37.2
Uranium oxide concentrate
(t)
1,352
961
876
916
1,060
Refined gold
(troy oz)
39,299
29,028
20,010
24,366
29,651
Refined silver
(troy koz)
265
174
232
163
188
Sales
Copper cathode (ER and EW)
(kt)
57.3
49.4
43.9
37.5
41.2
Uranium oxide concentrate
(t)
1,013
1,261
778
1,085
883
Refined gold
(troy oz)
39,168
32,052
22,134
21,901
28,234
Refined silver
(troy koz)
265
198
201
184
203
4,091
4,729
4,395
5,494
1.98%
1.93%
0.64
0.61
78.1
112.3
1,976
2,526
54,017
68,648
351
511
78.7
109.8
1,968
1,690
50,135
64,766
387
478

(1) Material mined refers to run of mine ore mined and hoisted.

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Dec
2016
2015
Iron Ore
Pilbara, Australia
Production
Newman
(kt)
17,003
15,817
15,115
18,008
17,751
Area C Joint Venture
(kt)
11,723
11,002
11,911
12,384
12,179
Yandi Joint Venture
(kt)
15,960
16,204
18,325
15,729
17,555
Jimblebar(1)
(kt)
4,852
5,472
5,304
6,057
5,178
Wheelarra
(kt)
5,757
4,562
4,971
5,409
7,386
Total production
(kt)
55,295
53,057
55,626
57,587
60,049
Total production (100%)
(kt)
64,197
61,454
64,508
66,681
69,730
Sales
Lump
(kt)
13,886
13,380
13,054
14,156
14,127
Fines
(kt)
40,917
40,078
42,673
42,278
45,447
Total
(kt)
54,803
53,458
55,727
56,434
59,574
Total sales (100%)
(kt)
63,625
61,927
64,617
65,368
69,196
Iron ore production and sales are reported on a wet tonnes basis.
35,759
35,009
24,563
23,886
33,284
32,846
11,235
8,114
12,795
13,016
117,636
112,871
136,411
131,358
28,283
27,889
87,725
84,504
116,008
112,393
134,564
130,802

(1) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 85%.

Samarco, Brazil (1)
Production (kt) 1,665 - - - - - 5,404
Sales (kt) 2,425 224 94 12 - 12 5,956

(1) Mining and processing operations remain suspended following the failure of the Fundão tailings dam and Santarém water dam on 5 November 2015.

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Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
Quarter ended
Year to date
Dec
Dec
2016
2015
Coal
Queensland Coal
Production (1)
BMA
Blackwater
(kt)
1,861
1,756
2,206
1,981
1,855
Goonyella
(kt)
1,941
2,478
2,709
2,123
2,204
Peak Downs
(kt)
1,323
1,159
1,385
1,520
1,715
Saraji
(kt)
1,000
1,046
1,123
1,238
1,307
Gregory Joint Venture (2)
(kt)
609
13
-
-
-
Daunia
(kt)
616
626
684
646
680
Caval Ridge
(kt)
857
816
1,118
876
923
Total BMA
(kt)
8,207
7,894
9,225
8,384
8,684
BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal
(3)
South Walker Creek
(kt)
1,275
1,268
1,382
1,341
1,080
Poitrel
(kt)
916
747
963
804
849
Total BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal
(kt)
2,191
2,015
2,345
2,145
1,929
Total Queensland Coal
(kt)
10,398
9,909
11,570
10,529
10,613
Sales
Coking coal
(kt)
7,642
7,348
8,059
7,240
7,658
Weak coking coal
(kt)
2,695
2,681
3,196
2,799
2,659
Thermal coal
(kt)
290
241
310
206
154
Total
(kt)
10,627
10,270
11,565
10,245
10,471
Coal production is reported on the basis of saleable product.
3,836
3,664
4,327
3,809
3,235
2,487
2,545
2,037
-
1,316
1,326
1,314
1,799
1,667
17,068
16,294
2,421
2,786
1,653
1,752
4,074
4,538
21,142
20,832
14,898
14,657
5,458
5,941
360
376
20,716
20,974

(1) Production figures include some thermal coal.

(2) Longwall mining at Crinum completed during the December 2015 quarter.

(3) Shown on a 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 80%.

Haju, Indonesia (1)
Production
(kt)
87
167
260
102
27
129
102
Sales - export
(kt)
-
148
239
117
-
117
-
(1) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 75%. BHP Billiton completed the sale of IndoMet Coal on 14 October 2016.
Haju, Indonesia (1)
Production
(kt)
87
167
260
102
27
129
102
Sales - export
(kt)
-
148
239
117
-
117
-
(1) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 75%. BHP Billiton completed the sale of IndoMet Coal on 14 October 2016.
Haju, Indonesia (1)
Production
(kt)
87
167
260
102
27
129
102
Sales - export
(kt)
-
148
239
117
-
117
-
(1) Shown on 100% basis. BHP Billiton interest in saleable production is 75%. BHP Billiton completed the sale of IndoMet Coal on 14 October 2016.
New Mexico, USA
Production
Navajo Coal(1)
(kt)
San Juan Coal (2)
(kt)
Total
(kt)
Sales thermal coal - local utility
1,403
694
632
451
-
1,229
418
-
-
-
2,632
1,112
632
451
-
2,661
1,106
613
105
-
451
2,673
-
2,635
451
5,308
105
5,332

(1) The divestment of Navajo Coal was completed on 29 July 2016, with no further production reported by BHP Billiton. Management of Navajo Coal was transferred to Navajo Transitional Energy Company on 31 December 2016.

(2) BHP Billiton completed the sale of San Juan Mine on 31 January 2016.

NSW Energy Coal, Australia
Production
(kt)
Sales
Export thermal coal
(kt)
Inland thermal coal
(kt)
Total
(kt)
4,277
4,189
3,991
3,952
3,851
5,081
3,410
3,993
3,640
3,539
229
234
440
331
311
5,310
3,644
4,433
3,971
3,850
7,803
8,921
7,179
9,211
642
482
7,821
9,693
Cerrejón, Colombia
Production
(kt)
Sales thermal coal - export
(kt)
2,628
2,610
2,329
2,928
2,800
2,565
2,339
2,844
2,905
2,722
5,728
5,155
5,627
5,418

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Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
Quarter ended
Year to date
Dec
Dec
2016
2015
Other
Nickel West, Australia
Production
Nickel contained in concentrate
(kt)
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
Nickel contained in finished matte
(kt)
2.6
2.8
5.8
1.8
4.1
Nickel metal
(kt)
12.4
16.9
17.3
16.7
17.8
Total nickel production
(kt)
15.2
20.0
23.4
18.8
22.1
Sales
Nickel contained in concentrate
(kt)
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
Nickel contained in finished matte
(kt)
3.7
2.7
5.9
1.8
4.1
Nickel metal
(kt)
12.1
17.8
17.4
16.5
17.8
Total nickel sales
(kt)
16.0
20.8
23.6
18.6
22.1
Nickel production is reported on the basis of saleable product
0.5
0.9
5.9
7.6
34.5
28.8
40.9
37.3
0.5
0.9
5.9
7.9
34.3
27.7
40.7
36.5

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