BHP’s Iron Ore Output Steady as Copper Production Ramps Up

BHP’s Iron Ore Output Steady as Copper Production Ramps Up

BHP Group Ltd.’s output from its Australian iron ore projects in 2025’s first three months was steady from the year before. Copper production ramped up 10%.

At yesterday's session of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, it was discussed whether to discuss the draft law amending the Mining Products Exchange Act and the draft laws and resolutions widely filed with it. As of the end of 2024, the mining sector accounted for 26 percent of gross domestic product, 72 percent of the industrial sector, 81 percent of foreign direct investment, 94 percent of export revenue and 34 percent of budget reven…

Record iron ore and copper from BHP

Allen Newton BHP HAS delivered record iron ore tonnes from its central Pilbara hub. In its operational review for the nine months ended 31 March 2025 it said the WA operation demonstrated its resilience in offsetting the impact of Tropical Cyclone Zelia and Tropical Storm Sean. It recorded a year-on-year increase of 7%, with production guidance for FY25 at between 250 and 260 million tonnes. “The record volumes delivered from the Central Pilbara…

BHP share price higher on third-quarter update

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is on the move on Thursday. At the time of writing, the mining giant's shares are up 0.5% to $36.29. Why is the BHP share price rising? Investors have been buying the Big Australian's shares this morning following the release of its third quarter update. For the three months ended 31 March, BHP reported copper production of 513.2kt. This is flat on the second quarter but up 10% on the prior corresponding …