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The Copper Goldmine: Why BHP Just Smashed Profit Forecasts

Aug 18, 2026 · 05:46 AM ET· updated 50m ago
The Copper Goldmine: Why BHP Just Smashed Profit Forecasts

BHP beats full-year estimates with $13.2B profit as copper overtakes iron ore as its top profit driver. Dividend hits a 4-year high.

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BHP made way more money than people expected, and copper (a metal used in wires and pipes) is now their biggest money-maker instead of iron ore. When a company beats what people predicted, it shows the business is running really well.

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