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BHP profits jump as copper becomes main driver for first time

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - Australian mining giant BHP posted a sharp jump in annual earnings with copper became its main profit earner, overtaking iron ore for the first time.
Copper operating earnings rose 48% to $18.19bn compared with iron ore's $14.5bn. Group core earnings rose 37% to $33bn.

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