BHP Billiton is still looking to takeover PotashCorp.

The Australian mining giant says it will maintain current job levels if it takes control of the Saskatchewan-based company. The company also says the world's biggest potash producer would be run at full capacity.

The comments come after PotashCorp rejected an unsolicited $38.6 billion buyout offer.

BHP Billiton believes its offer is "very attractive," despite PotashCorp officials saying otherwise. BHP will now take its offer directly to PotashCorp's shareholders.