Chief executive Marius Kloppers said demand continued to strengthen, especially from China, but he said the miner remains cautious on the strength and speed of recovery across the developed world.
See http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/bhp-billiton-first-half-profit-more-than-doubles-to-us6bn/story-e6frg6n6-1225828648972.