BHP Holds Talks With Trump Amid Concerns on Tariffs, Climate

BHP CEO, chairman meet with president-elect in New York
Trump’s infrastructure pledges seen as positive for demand

Executives from BHP Billiton Geoff Healy, from left, Andrew Mackenzie, and Jack Nasser stand in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, on Jan. 10, 2017, before meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.
Photographer: Evan Vucci/AP Photo

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By David Stringer

January 10, 2017 at 11:17 PM UTC

Updated on

January 11, 2017 at 7:36 AM UTC

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Executives from BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s biggest miner, met with President-elect Donald Trump for talks on the industry, as the incoming administration’s pledges to boost infrastructure spending lift metals and producers.

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie and Chairman Jacques Nasser met Tuesday in New York with Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence to discuss subjects including the resources sector and BHP’s investments in the U.S., according to a statement Wednesday from the Melbourne-based company.