MELBOURNE (Reuters) -The world’s biggest mining company, BHP, touted its solid copper potential and flagged the investment appeal of the United States on Monday, but was silent on the prospect of major buyouts, as top executives briefed shareholders.

CEO Mike Henry and Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant answered select questions in the first major opportunity to talk to investors since last week’s blockbuster tieup of one-time target Anglo American and Teck Resources.

Their answers focused on growth potential from BHP’s Argentinian copper assets, the United States’ investment allure, and production delays at BHP’s Jansen potash project in Canada.

It was unclear if all questions submitted by shareholders were asked. BHP did not immediately reply to a request for comment on how it chose

See Full Page