1、Annual Report 2009We are BHP Billiton,a leading global natural resources company.Our purpose is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery,development and conversion of natural resources and the provision of innovative customer and market-focused solutions.For almost a decade,we hav
2、e been committed to a long-term strategy of investing in low-cost,world-class,expandable and export-oriented operations that reflect diversification across markets and geographic regions.Todaythis strategy remains unchanged.BHP Billiton Limited.ABN 49 004 028 077.Registered in Australia.Registered o
3、ffice:180 Lonsdale Street,Melbourne,Victoria 3000,Australia.BHP Billiton Plc.Registration number 3196209.Registered in England and Wales.Registered office:Neathouse Place,London SW1V 1BH,UK.Each of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc are members of the BHP Billiton Group,which is headquartered
4、 in Australia.Outlining our purpose,plans,values and measures of successOur Charter outlines our purpose and the actions,values and measures by which we judge our success in creating long-term value through discovering,developing and converting natural resources.We recognise that earning the trust o
5、f our employees,contractors,customers,suppliers,communities and shareholders is vital to our success.Our values embrace safety and the environment,integrity,high performance,win-win relationships,the courage to lead change and respect for each other.Our CharterBHP BILLITON ANNUAL REPORT 2009 -11 Key
6、 information 31.1 Our business 51.2 Chairman s Review 61.3 Chief Executive Officer s Report 71.4 Selected key measures 81.5 Risk factors 91.6 Forward looking statements 122 Information on the Company 132.1 BHP Billiton locations 162.2 Business overview 162.3 Production 502.4 Marketing 552.5 Minerals