BARRY FITZGERALD

Recasting BHP now capex sucking shale is gone

BHP’s exit from its ill-fated adventure in US shale oil and gas for a better-than-expected US$10.8 billion has ramifications beyond the intention to shower shareholders with the net proceeds, writes <b>Barry FitzGerald</b>.

Barry FitzGerald
 Jansen in Saskatchewan

Jansen in Saskatchewan

The coming showering of shareholders has naturally enough been the short-term focus on the market. All the talk has been about the timing and split of the expected on-market and off-market buybacks, and...

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