LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton BLT.L BHP.AX Chairman Jac Nasser said on Thursday that the globally diversified miner remained committed to its progressive dividend policy.
"We will not risk the balance sheet ... At this point in time, our balance sheet is strong," he told at the company's annual shareholders' meeting in London.
"That doesn't mean that over a short period of time dividend is not covered by borrowings."