BHP to continue work at Philippine mine-minister

MANILA , Sept 5 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton will continue development work at a Philippine nickel project despite a long-running dispute with its local partner, the minister in charge of the mining sector said on Friday. BHP, the world's biggest miner, has been in disagreement with unlisted local firm Asiaticus Management Corp since late last year over when to start commercial production at the... [read full story]