BHP Guidance Unchanged for Capital, Exploration Spending

BHP Guidance Unchanged for Capital, Exploration Spending

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The video discusses BHP's significant revenue from China and the potential impact of China's economic slowdown on the company. It highlights the steady demand for iron ore in 2019 but notes supply uncertainties following a disaster in Brazil. BHP's CEO expresses sympathy for those affected by the disaster and emphasizes the need for industry-wide safety improvements. The company is monitoring potential impacts on its operations and plans to restart them only when safe and economically viable.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the primary concern for BHP regarding its revenue from China?

A complete halt in China's economic activities

A moderate slowdown in China's economic growth

A significant increase in China's economic growth

An unexpected surge in China's market demand

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In 2019, what is the expected trend for iron ore demand according to BHP?

A fluctuating demand

A steady demand

A significant decrease

A significant increase

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What was the main cause of uncertainty in the iron ore supply mentioned in the transcript?

A technological advancement

A change in government regulations

A disaster in Brazil

A new competitor in the market

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did BHP's CEO respond to the disaster in Brazil?

By increasing production immediately

By blaming other companies

By offering sympathy and committing to learn from it

By ignoring the incident

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Under what conditions does BHP plan to restart operations at Sumaco?

When competitors restart their operations

When it is safe and economically viable

As soon as possible, regardless of conditions

Only if there is a demand surge