BHP donates extra $10m for Queensland flood relief

BHP Billiton has increased its donation to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal to $11 million. The mining giant tipped in a further $10 million yesterday, on top of the $1 million announced by the company earlier this month. It adds to the volunteer efforts of BHP staff based in regional Queensland. Advertisement: Story continues below. ”As a major employer in Queensland and given our large contribution to the Queensland economy, we want to play a leading role in the recovery efforts,” BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers said yesterday. ”We have increased our donation to demonstrate our support for the state in which so many of our people live and work, and hope that others will also be able to do so.” Image: safm.com.au. More…

News selected by Covalence | Country: Global | Company: BHP Billiton | Source: Sydney Morning Herald