Copper up, iron ore and coal steady in strong operational start

  • BHP Group reported a 4% increase in group copper production and record throughput at Escondida, though iron ore production dipped slightly by 1%.
  • The company maintained its FY26 production guidance, announced strong financial moves with bond issues, and advanced key environmental approvals and decarbonisation initiatives.
  • BHP is progressing significant projects like the Jansen potash project, 73% complete for Stage 1, while reinforcing its focus on strategic growth and decarbonisation efforts.