BHP Group
About BHP Group
Overview
BHP Group is the world's largest mining company by market capitalization, with a diversified portfolio of world-class operations producing iron ore, copper, nickel, and coal. The company is committed to operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably to provide resources essential to global economic development and the energy transition.
Operations
BHP operates flagship assets including the Western Australia Iron Ore operations (the world's largest integrated iron ore business), Escondida copper mine in Chile (the world's largest copper mine), Olympic Dam polymetallic mine in Australia, and coal operations in Queensland and New South Wales.
Strategy
BHP's strategy focuses on owning and operating large, long-life, low-cost, expandable assets diversified by commodity, geography, and market. The company emphasizes operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and social value. BHP is simplifying its portfolio to focus on future-facing commodities including copper, nickel, and potash.
Key Projects
Key development projects include the South Flank iron ore mine (completed), Jansen potash project in Canada (under construction), Olympic Dam expansion studies, and copper growth options in Chile. BHP has committed to achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2050.
Primary Commodities
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Quick Facts
- Ticker Symbol
- BHP
- Market Cap
- Large Cap
- Category
- Diversified
- Commodities
- Iron Ore, Copper, Coal
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Founded
- 1885
- Employees
- ~80,000
Operating Countries
Producing Assets
- •Western Australia Iron Ore (Australia)
- •Escondida Copper (Chile)
- •Olympic Dam (Australia)
- •Antamina Copper (Peru)
- •Spence Copper (Chile)
- •Coal Operations (Australia)
Development Assets
- •Jansen Potash (Canada)
- •Oak Dam Copper (Australia)
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