BHP in the news

ASX 200 rose slightly with energy stocks gaining on Middle East tensions and leadership changes at BHP and Woodside amid cautious investor sentiment.

ASX 200 fell 1.2% as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices up, causing BHP and Rio Tinto shares to drop amid China's iron ore purchase restrictions.

Australian shares rebounded on Friday as mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto surged alongside gains in tech stocks and iron ore prices.

BHP sold its Kambalda nickel assets to Gold Fields, bypassing Andrew Forrest's Wyloo Metals, after both companies' operations were idled due to falling nickel prices.

BHP sold a significant nickel asset in Western Australia to Gold Fields, but the fate of its other WA nickel operations, including a smelter, refinery, and mines, is still undecided.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund's Q2 2026 letter highlights BHP Group Limited's 18% rally to an all-time high, driven by strong copper prices and its reduced reliance on iron ore.

BHP has sold part of its Nickel West operations to Gold Fields, as reported by a West Australian news outlet that offers various digital subscription plans.

A proxy advisory firm recommended against re-electing Michelle Hinchliffe to BHP's board due to concerns about her judgment during an audit tender process involving her former firm.

BHP Group agreed to divest its Kambalda nickel concentrator to Gold Fields, while ASX reported increased September market values, Infratil considered selling its One New Zealand fibre network, and Regis Resources met Q1 gold production expectations.

BHP's shares saw an increase, breaking resistance levels and regaining momentum, supported by strong fundamental results, copper growth, and an energy-transition positioning, despite a cautious analyst outlook.

Steven Springford of Catapult Wealth issued buy, hold, and sell ratings for Goodman Group, Wesfarmers Ltd, and BHP Group Ltd, respectively, based on their financial performance, growth prospects, and market valuations.

BHP is divesting its Kambalda Nickel Concentrator and associated tenements to Gold Fields, aiming to provide certainty for employees and the region while continuing a review of its broader WA Nickel assets.

Pilbara Minerals (PLS) is a lithium-focused miner, while BHP Group maintains a diversified portfolio of iron ore, copper, and other commodities, offering different exposures to the mining sector.

BHP secured an exploration contract with a purchase option for the El Seguro copper project in Argentina, expanding its long-term copper exploration portfolio without immediately impacting current operations.

BHP has made copper a central part of its growth strategy, aiming to expand production in Australia and Chile while focusing on operational efficiency and managing complex project execution.

Two research reports suggest a bullish outlook for iron ore, citing cost curve support, increased demand from developing economies, and historical seasonal strength from November to January, despite current market pessimism.

A law firm warned claimants against replacing them in litigation concerning the Mariana dam disaster, citing potential legal bills exceeding £2 billion.

BHP faces a potential strike at Escondida after supervisors rejected a contract offer, with the company citing possible mediation, while UBS raised its BHP ADR targets.

Litchfield Minerals' managing director explained how BHP Xplor reshaped the company's exploration strategy for its Oonagalabi copper project in the Northern Territory.

BHP Group obtained an exploration contract with a purchase option for the El Seguro copper project in Argentina, expanding its copper exploration in the region after recent production declines.