Discuss the factorsthat determine the attractiveness ofBHP’sOlympic Dam project from bothBHP Billiton’s perspective and the perspective of otherstakeholders.”

BHP
The factors that determine the attractiveness of BHP’s Olympic Dam project from both BHP
Billiton’s perspective and the perspective of other stakeholders
BHP
Background
BHP's Olympic Dam project projects extremely attractive opportunities for growth in Australia.
The proposal to build the world's biggest open pit for mining of copper and uranium is
extremely attractive for Australia as it would result in infrastructural growth and higher levels of
foreign trade. Yet the major concern does remain that the slump in global markets does result in
there being issues with relation to falling commodity prices.
Factors of Attractiveness of BHP's Olympic Dam project from BHP Billiton's perspective
The factors that determines the attractiveness of this project include profitability and growth
opportunity for the firm. The attractiveness of BHP's Olympic Dam project of 20 billion pounds
from BHP Billiton's perspective remains extreme since it provides a major growth and business
opportunity for Australia. It results in there being need for employment and social development
which will take place in...