ENVIRONMENT

BHP given third degree about pollution, water use

Despite opening its annual general meeting on the theme of worker safety and high environmental standards, BHP was still fending off questions from angry attendees concerned over the company’s alleged failings in its main areas of operations, including Australia and Latin America

Elliott Holley in London
BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie sought to emphasise the company's commitment to improve - but some stakeholders were not having it

BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie sought to emphasise the company's commitment to improve - but some stakeholders were not having it

BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie opened the meeting with remarks on safety and company culture, highlighting the company's efforts to reduce the likelihood of tailings dam failures, as well as investing...

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