Billiton

Also Belitoeng,

[bih-lee-ton]

noun

1. an island in Indonesia, between Borneo and Sumatra. 1,866 sq. mi. (4,833 sq. km).

Billiton

/ bɪˈliːtɒn, ˈbɪlɪtɒn /

noun

1. Also called: Belitung. an island of Indonesia, in the Java Sea between Borneo and Sumatra. Chief town: Tanjungpandan. Area: 4833 sq km (1866 sq miles)

Example Sentences

A view of the BHP Billiton's Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine, in northern Chile, in Antofagasta, Chile March 31, 2008.

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Workers at BHP Billiton's Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine, are seen in front of the open pit, in Antofagasta, northern Chile March 31, 2008.

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In July, Tesla also signed a nickel supply deal with BHP Billiton in Australia.

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Meanwhile, Ryanair and BHP Billiton have announced their intention to delist from the LSE.,

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A view of the Samarco mine, owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton Ltd, in Mariana, Brazil, April 12, 2016.

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