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Bhp — BHP Billiton — Corporate Update (November 2008)
20 slides from Bhp's corporate update, Nov 3, 2008
Slide 1: Worsley Alumina
Worsley Alumina Julius Matthys, General Manager
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer By viewing this presentation you agree to be bound by the following conditions. Certain statements in this presentation are forward-looking statements (including statements regarding contribution synergies, future cost savings, the cost and timing of development projects, future productio
Slide 3: Today’s program
Today’s program 1. Focus on safety 2. Existing operations 3. Efficiency and Growth project 4. Questions and answers 5. Concluding remarks 6. Site tour
Slide 4: Focused on safety
Focused on safety Safety Excellence Project Our Safety Excellence Project was launched in 2008 to lead our next step breakthrough in performance. The Project is focused on: Safety systems Personal behaviours Site leadership Total Injury Frequency Rate 9.00 8.50 8.00 7.50 7.00 6.50 6.00 5.50 5.00 Jan
Slide 5: Worsley Alumina – a world class business
Overview of operations Worsley Alumina – a world class business World-class asset in the BHP Billiton portfolio Consistently in the first quartile of the cost curve Long-term reserves and resources A track record of delivering growth Japan Alumina Associates 10% Sojitz Alumina 4% BHP Billiton 86% Jo
Slide 6: Site management team
Site management team An experienced management team Julius Matthys Chief Operating Officer and General Manager 26 yrs with BHP Billiton Warren McKenzie E&G Project Director Joined BHP Billiton March 2008 35 years resource project experience Previously with Alcoa (Fjardaal Smelter Project) Trevor Pet
Slide 7: Operations
Overview of operations Operations Bunbury port facility Boddington Harvey Bauxite mine Refinery Port Worsley Collie Bunbury AUSTRALIA Boddington bauxite mine Worsley refinery
Slide 8: Boddington Mine
Overview of operations Boddington Mine Bauxite deposits close to the surface in State forest and on agricultural land near Boddington Mining fleet of haul trucks, excavators and loaders Five-year mine fleet replacement program underway Continuous shift operation Primary and secondary crushing at the
Slide 9: Worsley Refinery
Overview of operations Worsley Refinery 2500 ha lease (100ha refinery site) Continuous operation (Bayer process) 3.5 mtpa (approximately 10,000 tonnes per day) Two power stations provide steam, power and air: • Coal-fired boiler/turbine cogeneration plant • Gas turbine/waste heat boiler cogeneration
Slide 10: Bunbury Port Facility
Overview of operations Bunbury Port Facility Port facility commissioned in February 2006 Design capacity to load (alumina) and unload (caustic) at 3000 tonnes per hour Cleveland cascade chute to minimise dust Berth capable of handling ships 70,000 dwt, 240m length and 12.2m draft
Slide 11: A long-life asset
Overview of operations A long-life asset The mine life for the Worsley bauxite Ore Reserves is 18.5 years based on a equivalent alumina production rate of 4.6 mtpa (30 June 2008) The mine life for all Mineral Resources is 50 years based on an equivalent alumina production rate of 4.6 mtpa (30 June 2
Slide 12: Successful delivery of growth
Overview of operations Successful delivery of growth DCP delivered on budget and on schedule. Successful commissioning and ramp up to design rate of 3.5 mtpa Successful commissioning of ship loading facility to design capacity Central control room is the first of its type in Australia. Leading edge
Slide 13: Input cost breakdown
Overview of operations Input cost breakdown Operating Costs FY2008 Caustic Soda 11% Other Consumables 6% Other 12% Maintenance Labour 4% Maintenance (Ex Labour) 16% Energy 20% Bauxite 15% Operations Labour 16% Variable costs Semi-variable costs
Slide 14: Value Adding - Pipeline
Overview of operations Value Adding - Pipeline Challenges Opportunities Raw material costs • Long term contracts • Usage strategies Operating costs • Cost control/waste minimization • Technology improvements Labour supply • Talent identification and development • Remuneration strategy review • Incen
Slide 15: Expansion project
Expansion project Efficiency and Growth Project Approved in May 2008 US$2.2 billion capital expenditure (BHP Billiton share $1.9 billion) First production scheduled for first half of CY2011 (12 month ramp up profile) Expected to deliver an additional 1.1 mtpa alumina, and increase capacity to 4.6 mt
Slide 16: Expansion project
Expansion project Expanded mining operations Bauxite production increase from 13.1 to 16.6 mtpa New mining operations at Marradong include crushing and screening plants Bauxite transported 13km by conveyor link to existing operations Upgrades to Overland Bauxite Conveyor Improved bauxite handling an
Slide 17: Additional deep cone washer
Additional deep cone washer Additional bauxite grinding mill Additional 20 precipitation tanks Additional calciner Two new bauxite stackers New multi fuel power station Additional desilication tank Second rail loading silo
Slide 18: Expansion project
Expansion project Expansion Project progress Bechtel appointed Engineering, Procurement and Construction Manager (EPCM) As at September 30, 2008: Engineering progress at 42.5 per cent US$1 billion in contracts and orders committed Construction earth works, civil works, piling and tie-ins have starte
Slide 19: World-class asset
World-class asset Consistently in the first quartile of the cost curve Long term reserves and resources A track record of delivering growth
Slide 20: Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc Date: 3 November 2008 By: Jane McAloon