SYDNEY (AFX-ASIA) – Standard and Poor’s has raised its long-term corporate credit ratings on BHP Billiton Ltd and BHP Billiton PLC to “A+” from “A”, citing its excellent market position, portfolio diversification, strong cost profile, conservative financial policies and successful integration. In a statement, S&P also affirmed BHP Billiton’s short-term corporate credit ratings at “A-1”,…

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