This report examines BHP Billiton Limited's operations in Australia and China, providing an overview of the company's founding, projects, and environmental factors. It explores the macro and micro environmental challenges, including economic and political landscapes, labor skills, and infrastructure. The report also analyzes cross-cultural and HRM issues arising from differences between Australian and Chinese business practices, such as power distribution, trust, perception, individualism, communication, work patterns, and time orientations. It offers recommendations for improving operations, including giving Chinese workers a voice, building trust, and promoting teamwork. The report concludes by summarizing the impact of cross-cultural issues and environmental factors on the mining business. The report is supported by references to relevant academic literature.