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BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for BHP
Current share price for BHP : $60.500 4.99 (8.99%)+
Announcement
Release
22 Apr 2026 8:30AM
Price at Release
$55.510
Full Release
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Summary
The BHP Quarterly Activities Report for the nine months ending 31 March 2026 outlines the production and sales performance of various commodities. Copper production decreased by 3% compared to the previous year, with total production reaching 1,460.9 kt. Major contributing assets included Escondida, Pampa Norte, and Olympic Dam, each reporting varying levels of production and changes from prior periods. The report also highlighted significant realized price increases for copper, rising by 31% to US$5.47 per pound. Additionally, the report featured updates on projects such as the Potash Jansen Stage 2 in Canada, which is 15% complete. Exploration expenditures amounted to US$275 million for the year-to-date period, with future guidance provided for several commodities.
Key Points
  • Copper production decreased by 3% year-over-year.
  • Escondida and Olympic Dam are significant contributors to copper production.
  • Copper realized price increased by 31% to US$5.47 per pound.
  • Potash Jansen Stage 2 project in Canada is 15% complete.
  • Exploration expenditures amounted to US$275 million year-to-date.
  • Production guidance updated for FY26 with expectations for several commodities.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.