BHP Group Limited Operational Review for Q1 FY26

BHP Group Limited reported a strong operational performance for the first quarter of FY26, with copper production increasing by 4% driven by record concentrator throughput at Escondida. Iron ore production saw a slight decline of 1%, while steelmaking coal production rose by 8%. The company achieved significant milestones in its growth and decarbonisation projects, including environmental approval for the Laguna Seca Expansion at Escondida. BHP also issued EUR and USD bonds totaling EUR 1.4 billion and USD 1.5 billion, respectively, to strengthen its balance sheet. The company remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance across all major commodities.