BHP’s Copper Boom Powers Record Profits | Business and Finance News

BHP just dropped its biggest dividend in four years, fueled by a copper price surge that turned the metal into their top earner—outpacing even iron ore for the first time. With copper mines raking in $18 billion and now making up half of their EBITDA, CEO Brandon Craig, a former copper exec, is calling it the growth engine. Demand from EVs, green energy, and AI data centers is skyrocketing, with BHP projecting continued demand growth through 2050. Meanwhile, gold, silver, and uranium revenues jumped 45%, adding $4.5 billion. Even amid global slowdown fears, BHP’s bets on digital infrastructure and AI keep them poised for strong commodity demand—and shareholder delight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18356b4415168280