Confident BHP shuns shale, eyes potash after restructuring – Nikkei Asian Review

MELBOURNE — As it celebrates 50 years of business with Japan, BHP Billiton mulls the future after four years of restructuring that left “a stronger, simpler company”, according to Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie. In a wide-ranging interview, The Nikkei spoke with the CEO about BHP’s proposed divestments, possible growth areas and Elliott International’s failed proposal to…