BHP Group is a leading global resources company engaged in the exploration, production and processing of a diversified portfolio of minerals and metals. The company’s core operations include the extraction of iron ore, metallurgical and thermal coal, copper, nickel and potash. BHP also holds interests in key energy commodities, although it has increasingly focused on its metals and mining activities following the 2001 merger with London-based Billiton and subsequent portfolio adjustments.
With headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, BHP operates some of the world’s largest and most productive mining assets across Australia, the Americas and Southern Africa. Major projects include the Pilbara iron ore system in Western Australia, the Escondida copper mine in Chile and the Olympic Dam polymetallic operation in South Australia. The company’s extensive logistics network—comprising ports, rail and shipping—enables it to serve steelmakers, power generators and industrial customers in Asia, Europe and North America.
Founded in 1885 as Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited in New South Wales, BHP has evolved from a single-asset silver and lead mine into one of the world’s most diversified resource majors. The 2001 merger with Billiton broadened its commodity mix and geographic reach, while subsequent divestments of non-core assets have streamlined its focus on high-value mining operations. BHP has also made advancements in technology and sustainability, implementing data-driven mine planning and committing to lower greenhouse-gas emissions across its sites.
BHP is governed by a board of directors chaired by Ken MacKenzie, with Mike Henry serving as Chief Executive Officer since early 2020. Under their leadership, the company continues to refine its portfolio, invest in long-life assets and pursue operational excellence, positioning itself to meet global demand for essential raw materials that underpin infrastructure, manufacturing and energy transition.
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