BHP Group Ltd
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See all $BHP insider activity →BHP and Telstra, major Australian companies, paid out significant dividends. BHP distributed US$5 billion, while Telstra paid $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, new rules ban credit and debit card surcharges from October 1, impacting small businesses. The Reserve Bank of Australia may raise interest rates despite a rising unemployment rate, with economists predicting further hikes due to inflation.
BHP's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, is gradually resuming operations after a fatal accident. Escondida produced 1.3 million tonnes of copper in BHP's 2026 financial year. Copper prices reached a record $6.83 per pound before easing. The copper market faces tight supply and strong demand, with global refined consumption exceeding supply in July.
BHP Group's Escondida mine halted post-fatal accident, later resumed. Union supervisors to vote Sept 28-30 on contract; rejection may lead to strike. BHP requested pause in talks, which was rejected.
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Potential uplift in BHP copper output and relief to tight copper market.
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Potential future copper project could boost BHP's long‑term growth and attract junior investment.
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BHP and Telstra, major Australian companies, paid out significant dividends. BHP distributed US$5 billion, while Telstra paid $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, new rules ban credit and debit card surcharges from October 1, impacting small businesses. The Reserve Bank of Australia may raise interest rates despite a rising unemployment rate, with economists predicting further hikes due to inflation.
2 min readBHP's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, is gradually resuming operations after a fatal accident. Escondida produced 1.3 million tonnes of copper in BHP's 2026 financial year. Copper prices reached a record $6.83 per pound before easing. The copper market faces tight supply and strong demand, with global refined consumption exceeding supply in July.
2 min readBHP Group's Escondida mine halted post-fatal accident, later resumed. Union supervisors to vote Sept 28-30 on contract; rejection may lead to strike. BHP requested pause in talks, which was rejected.
1 min readUnions at Chile's Escondida copper mine, operated by BHP, rejected management's request to pause contract talks after a worker's death. The unions accused the company of using the tragedy to delay negotiations. Operations resumed partially after the accident. Unionized supervisors will vote on the company's latest contract offer, which could lead to a strike. BHP operates Escondida, with Rio Tinto and JECO holding stakes.
2 min readBHP, the world's largest mining company, has staked new mineral claims in Alaska, focusing on copper exploration. The project is in early stages, with no immediate mining plans. BHP's involvement is notable due to its financial resources and global reach, amid a surge in Alaska mining claims and high commodity prices.
2 min readPosco and BHP have partnered to test BHP's iron ore for Posco's HyREX hydrogen-based steelmaking technology, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. The companies will share technical expertise and explore emission reductions. Posco's HyREX process uses hydrogen instead of coal, and the collaboration could expand the use of Australian iron ore in low-carbon steel production.
2 min readBHP's Escondida mine in Chile, the world's largest copper mine, is gradually resuming operations after a fatal accident. The mine was suspended Wednesday for safety assessments. BHP operates the mine, with Rio Tinto and JECO Corp holding stakes. Other areas were paused or reduced. Mines in Chile require safety inspections before resuming after fatal accidents.
1 min readThe Australian market trimmed early losses on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.74% to 8,700.30. Mining and financial stocks fell, while energy stocks rose. BHP, Rio Tinto, and ANZ Bank declined, while Origin Energy and Santos gained. Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in August 2026, with employment increasing by 39,500.
2 min readBHP Group halted operations at the Escondida mine in Chile, the world's largest copper operation, following a worker's death during maintenance. The company has begun an investigation and did not specify when mining might resume. Escondida is a joint venture with Rio Tinto and a Japanese consortium, producing copper concentrates and cathodes.
2 min readAustralian shares trimmed losses after unemployment rose to 4.6%, above forecasts. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.8%. BHP and Rio Tinto declined, while Woodside Energy and Santos gained. Investors expect a rate hike from the RBA next week.
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