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BHP reports historic record in copper production: Escondida was key

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BHP closed its fiscal year 2025 (June 30) with record copper production, exceeding 2 million tonnes at the group level. This result marks an 8% increase over the previous year, consolidating three consecutive years of growth. The Escondida mine in the Antofagasta region of Chile was key, recording its highest production in 17 years (1,305,000 tonnes), up 16% from 2024. While Spence, also present in Chile, reached an all-time…

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BHP inks deals to explore battery tech, electrification

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BHP has signed preliminary deals with two Chinese companies to explore battery opportunities for mining equipment and transport across its global operations. Recognizing the need for innovative solutions to tackle Scope 1 and 2 emissions, BHP said it is working closely with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and FinDreams Battery Co., a fully owned subsidiary of BYD Group, to…

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BHP, XCMG team for global supply chain resilience

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BHP said it is partnering with XCMG Mining Equipment for the delivery of mining fleet solutions across its global operations. Under a new Global Agreement Framework, BHP and XCMG will collaborate on the planning and deployment of mining equipment aligned to its technical, safety and sustainability standards. This includes pathways for joint engineering engagement, localisation of support services, and alignment…

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Copper SA strikes logistics deal with Aurizon

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BHP’s Copper SA has partnered with Australia’s largest rail freight operator Aurizon to deliver an integrated rail, road and port logistics solution through four contracts, supporting its copper operations in South Australia over the next decade. The contracts are valued at approximately A$1.5 billion. Under the arrangements, the transport of copper concentrate and cathode from BHP’s Olympic Dam, Carrapateena, and…

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BHP to open Industry AI Hub in Singapore

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With the support of Enterprise Singapore, and in partnership with AI Singapore, BHP said it will open its first Industry AI Hub later this month in Singapore to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption in the mining and resources sector. The hub will support the growth of BHP’s digital capabilities in Singapore and the region, with plans for a number…

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BHP to start search for CEO successor: Bloomberg

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BHP, the world’s biggest miner, is preparing to search for a new chief executive officer in the coming months as Mike Henry heads toward the end of his tenure, reported Bloomberg.   Company insiders told Bloomberg that a change could come as soon as next year, and internal frontrunners for the role include Geraldine Slattery, president Australia, Vandita Pant, chief financial…

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BHP awards contract for proposed copper smelter

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BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract to a joint venture between Fluor Australia Pty Ltd and Hatch Pty Ltd, to support the proposed expansion of its copper smelter and refinery facilities in South Australia. The contract will be executed in stages as BHP progresses toward a final investment decision on the smelter and refinery expansion…

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Hearings begin for BHP fair wage case

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Fair Work Commission hearings as part of a case against BHP have begun in Brisbane, reported ABC News. The news organization said the case will test the Australian government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws. The Mining and Energy Union is accusing the miner of underpaying labour hire workers at its Peak Downs, Saraji and Goonyella Riverside mines. MEU seeks to…

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