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BHP, Anglo, Xstrata in $US1.3B expansion

BHP Billiton, Anglo American and Xstrata have combined to expand the Carrejon mine in Colombia into the largest surface coal operation to serve the export sector, at a cost of $US1.3 billion.

Donna Schmidt
BHP, Anglo, Xstrata in $US1.3B expansion

All three companies will invest $437 million on the production and export capacity improvements at the Carrejon complex in La Guajira, which are set to begin during the third quarter. The enhancement,...

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