BHP ready for global copper boom as red metal takes crown from iron ore
2 sources·Updated August 18, 2026
Covered by 2 sources
- Financial Times·4h agoBHP’s copper profits outstrip iron ore for first time
Annual earnings surge to $33bn, driven by booming demand for data centres and energy networks
Read at Financial Times → - The West Australian·6h agoBHP ready for global copper boom as red metal takes crown from iron ore
Copper has outpaced iron ore as BHP’s biggest earner, as prices for the red metal hit record highs last financial year as demand for data centres exploded.
Read at The West Australian →
