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The Copper Goldmine: Why BHP Just Smashed Profit Forecasts

Aug 18, 2026, 9:46 AMStjepan Kalinic

BHP beats full-year estimates with $13.2B profit as copper overtakes iron ore as its top profit driver. Dividend hits a 4-year high.

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