BHP Billiton international strategy analysis and discussionsBHP Billiton is a globalized company created in 2001 from the merger between Broken Hill Proprietary (BH P) and Billiton. BHP is one of the world's largest producers of aluminium, copper, iron ore, silver, uranium and other similar minerals. BHP also has interests in oil. BHP is the world's largest mining and resources company with approximately 100,000 employees in more than 25 different countries. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is listed on both the ASE (Australian Stock Exchange) and the London Stock Exchange. Mission Statement: "...At BHP Billiton our goal is to be the company of choice - creating sustainable value for our shareholders, employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners and host communities.... We aspire to zero harm to people, our host communities and the environment and we are committed to sound industry-leading principles to govern safety and business conduct, social, environmental and economic activities are integral to the way we do business... "(http://www.bhpbilliton.com/home/aboutus/ourcompany/Pages/default.aspx) BHP Billiton's future objectives and strategies are to continue to create long-term shareholder value through discovery, acquisition, development and commercialization of natural resources. The key idea that BHP Billiton is focused on is to own and operate large, long-duration, expandable, low-cost upstream assets to pursue growth opportunities. BHP Billiton's 6 strategic drivers focus around these points: People: the foundation of the company License to operate: Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with communities and governments for a...... half of the document ... ...sometimes it can be about cooperation and this is evident in the merger of BHP and Billiton in 2001. What BHP Billiton should have learned from this analysis is that if they continue to diversify, look for new opportunities in emerging markets and maintain a good image public, maintaining success will not be as difficult as it is to build it in today's times. . It is also important to note, as has been evident in the past, that joint ventures and mergers are becoming increasingly popular as they open up many different avenues for conducting business in other parts of the world, as well as giving businesses greater power and control. Multinationals control markets, in an increasingly globalized world we must do our utmost to diversify and integrate business and cultures to remain globally competitive. Word Count: 1803Nicholas BuckleS3110720