BHP group copper reached 1.95M tons in FY26, but FY27 guidance drops as Chile's Escondida faces sharp ore grade declines.

Production will slide by up to 15 per cent in the year ahead after an unexpected failure in South Australia compounded a grade decline in Chile.

BHP’s copper production will slide by up to 15 per cent in the year ahead after an unexpected failure in South Australia compounded grade decline in Chile.

BHP has reported record production in copper and iron ore for the year ending June 30, driven by effective cost management and strategic growth initiatives. CEO Brandon Craig…

BHP group copper reached 1.95M tons in FY26, but FY27 guidance drops as Chile's Escondida faces sharp ore grade declines.

BHP copper output flags 2027 decline after the mining giant produced around 1.95 million tonnes of copper for a second straight year, warning investors that falling ore