Billiton

American  

[bih-lee-ton] / bɪˈli tɒn /

Also Belitoeng,

noun

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

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Billiton British  

/ 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)

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Example Sentences

It urged the company, then known as BHP Billiton, to spin off its U.S. petroleum assets and unify a dual Sydney-London listing, moves that—despite initial resistance—it eventually made.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Reuters

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.

From Reuters

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

From New York Times

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

From Reuters