Billiton

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

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.

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

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

From Reuters