People cool off in the beach near the mining pipeline "Puerto Coloso" of the "Escondida" cooper mine, responsible for loading and transportation of cooper concentrate, paralysed due to workers strike in Antofagasta, Chile on February 16, 2017.
Workers at the world's largest copper mine, BHP Billiton's Escondida in Chile, began an indefinite strike on February 9 to demand pay increases, prompting concerns on world commodity markets.MARTIN BERNETTI—AFP/Getty Images
- Previous Rank168
- Revenues ($M)30912
- Revenue Percent Change-40.9
- Profits ($M)-6385
- Profits Percent Change-434.3
- Assets ($M)118953
- Employees26827
Company Information
CEO | Andrew Mackenzie |
Sector | Energy |
Industry | Mining, Crude-Oil Production |
HQ Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Website | www.bhpbilliton.com |
Years on Global 500 List | 23 |
Employees | 26,827 |
Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
Revenues ($M) | $30,912 |
Profits ($M) | $-6,385 |
Assets ($M) | $118,953 |
Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $54,290 |
Profit Ratios
Profit as % of Revenues | -20.7% |
Profits as % of Assets | -5.4% |
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | -11.8% |