Case Studies

The following case studies are examples of issues, initiatives, projects and programs across the Group that highlight some of the social responsibility opportunities and challenges faced by our operations. Case studies are also on healthy people, safe workplaces, environmental commitment, our people and our socio-economic contributions.

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PNG Sustainable Development Program - 2008 Update

Since its establishment in 2002, the decision by BHP Billiton to transfer its per cent equity stake from Ok Tedi Mining Limited, the PNG Sustainable Development Program has made strong progress developing and delivering projects for the benefit of the Papua New Guinean people.

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Cerrejon Coal Independent Review of Social Performance

A social review was jointly commissioned by Cerrejon Coal shareholders and management in August 2007.

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Indigenous Trees For Life - Growing Money With Trees

BHP Billiton funds Indigenous Trees for Life in partnership with the Wildlands Conservation Trust in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Indigenous Trees for Life is an empowerment and entrepreneurial initiative.

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Engaging With Local Communities In Mondulkiri, Cambodia

Our exploration project in Cambodia offers unique opportunities to BHP Billiton including reducing risk from explosive remnants of war.

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Contributing To Social Programs Through Our Antamina Mining Fund

With an initial contribution of US$64,319,239 we established and funded the Antamina Mining Fund in Peru. The Fund accounts for 40 per cent of the total mining industry contribution for the program's first year.

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