21st Oct 2025 07:00
BHP Group Limited | 21 October 2025 |
Operational review for the quarter ended 30 September 2025
Delivering operational and project excellence into a constructive commodity price environment
"We've made a strong start to the year, highlighted by disciplined operating performance and execution of scheduled maintenance.
Group copper production rose 4%, with record concentrator throughput at Escondida.
In iron ore, WAIO delivered another standout quarter, achieving record material mined while completing critical infrastructure upgrades ahead of schedule.
In steelmaking coal, production rose 8%, supported by strong mining rates at Broadmeadow and increased stripping at our open cut mines.
We progressed key growth and decarbonisation milestones in the quarter, including securing environmental approval for the Laguna Seca Expansion at Escondida and Copper South Australia entering into its largest renewable electricity agreement.
Both stages of the Jansen potash project in Canada are advancing, with Stage 1 reaching 73% completion and on track for production to begin in 2027, while Stage 2 is now 13% complete. The long-term demand fundamentals for potash are attractive and Jansen is expected to be one of the lowest cost producers.
Overall macro-economic signals for commodity demand remain resilient, and global growth forecasts are moving higher. While we expect some deceleration in growth in H2 CY25, in China we still expect GDP growth of ~5% for the year. In copper, major disruptions at some of our competitors' mines have tightened overall market fundamentals, benefitting our world-class portfolio of assets.
With momentum from a strong first quarter, BHP is on track to deliver on full-year guidance and we are making progress on our growth pipeline across Australia and the Americas."
Mike Henry, BHP Chief Executive Officer
Summary
Operational and project excellence | Portfolio | ||||
Strong performance; maintenance executed | Progressing our organic growth options | ||||
Copper production increased 4% driven by record concentrator throughput at Escondida. Performance at Copper SA was strong and major planned maintenance was safely executed. In our steelmaking commodities, WAIO achieved record Q1 material mined and a 5% increase in lump sales, while delivering the planned rebuild of Car Dumper 3 (CD3) ~8% ahead of schedule. BMA production increased 8% enabled by strong stripping performance and improved mining rates at Broadmeadow. | In September, we received approval for the Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) for the Laguna Seca Expansion at Escondida. The DIA permit for the Escondida New Concentrator remains on track to be submitted in H2 FY26. BHP welcomed state and federal ministers for a site visit to Copper SA, where we are progressing initiatives aimed at increasing growth through strengthening mining productivity as we continue building a world-class copper province. | ||||
Strong balance sheet | Social value | ||||
Successful capital management | A continued evolution as we grow | ||||
During the quarter, BHP issued EUR bonds totalling EUR 1.4 bn and USD bonds totalling US$1.5 bn competitively priced across four tranches and refinanced its US$5.5 bn revolving credit facility. These demonstrate disciplined execution underpinning our strong balance sheet. | In September, we held an ESG Roundtable covering operational decarbonisation, Scope 3 steelmaking emissions, Indigenous partnerships, and the Doce River Basin Agreement (Samarco). Copper South Australia entered into its largest renewable electricity supply agreement, taking another step forward in its operational decarbonisation journey. | ||||
Production | Quarter performance | Production guidance | |||
Q1 FY26 | v Q4 FY25 | v Q1 FY25 | FY26guidance | ||
Copper (kt) | 493.6 | (4%) | 4% | 1,800 - 2,000 | |
Escondida (kt) | 328.9 | 0% | 8% | 1,150 - 1,250 | Unchanged |
Pampa Norte (Spence) (kt) | 55.8 | (24%) | (7%) | 230 - 250 | Unchanged |
Copper South Australia (kt) | 72.6 | (21%) | (1%) | 310 - 340 | Unchanged |
Antamina (kt) | 33.9 | 60% | (7%) | 120 - 140 | Unchanged |
Carajás (kt) | 2.4 | 7% | 2% | - | - |
Iron ore (Mt) | 64.1 | (9%) | (1%) | 258 - 269 | |
WAIO (Mt) | 62.0 | (9%) | (2%) | 251 - 262 | Unchanged |
WAIO (100% basis) (Mt) | 70.2 | (9%) | (2%) | 284 - 296 | Unchanged |
Samarco (Mt) | 2.1 | 6% | 64% | 7 - 7.5 | Unchanged |
Steelmaking coal - BMA (Mt) | 4.9 | (5%) | 8% | 18 - 20 | |
BMA (100% basis) (Mt) | 9.7 | (5%) | 8% | 36 - 40 | Unchanged |
Energy coal - NSWEC (Mt) | 3.5 | (13%) | (4%) | 14 - 16 | Unchanged |
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Segment and asset performance | FY26 YTD v FY25 YTD
Further information in Appendix 1 Detailed production and sales information for all operations in Appendix 2 |
Copper
Production 494 kt Up 4% Q1 FY25 476 kt FY26e 1,800 - 2,000 kt
Average realised price US$4.59/lb Up 8% Q1 FY25 US$4.24/lb
| Total copper production increased 4% to 494 kt. Copper production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 1,800 and 2,000 kt. Escondida 328.9 kt Up 8% (100% basis)We are investigating an incident on 9 October where a contracting team member passed away. Our thoughts are with the team member's family. We are working closely with the relevant authorities. There have been no operational impacts as a result of the event. Increased production was driven by record concentrator throughput and improved recoveries, partially offset by a lower concentrator feed grade of 0.94% (Q1 FY25: 1.00%). Cathode production was higher in line with the continued ramp-up of the Full SaL leaching project which achieved first production in Q4 FY25. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 1,150 and 1,250 kt and is expected to be weighted to the first half in line with higher concentrator feed grade. Concentrator feed grade of ~0.85% for the full year remains unchanged. We continue to make progress on the optimised Escondida Growth Program. In September, the Antofagasta Environmental Evaluation Committee approved the DIA for the Laguna Seca Expansion, enabling early infrastructure development, while the Escondida New Concentrator DIA permit remains on track to be submitted in H2 FY26. Pampa Norte (Spence) 55.8 kt Down 7% Spence production decreased 7% as expected, as a result of lower cathode production, in line with a planned decline in stacked feed grade due to an increase in the volume of transitional ore processed. Production guidance for Spence remains unchanged at between 230 and 250 kt for FY26 with production expected to increase from Q2 FY26. Copper South Australia 72.6 kt Down 1%Production was stable, driven by improved mine productivity at Olympic Dam and Prominent Hill, with strong smelter and refinery throughput, offsetting lower grade. We successfully completed planned major maintenance at Olympic Dam on the underground materials handling system, mills and the refinery, and continued the integration of HydroFloat technology at Carrapateena. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 310 and 340 kt, weighted to the second half. Gold production increased 24%, supported by strong operating performance and higher grades at Olympic Dam. Other copperAt Antamina, copper production decreased 7% to 34 kt. Zinc production was 86% higher at 36 kt, as a result of planned higher feed grades. FY26 copper production guidance of between 120 and 140 kt and zinc production guidance of between 90 and 110 kt remain unchanged. Carajás produced 2.4 kt of copper and 1.8 troy koz of gold. As announced in August, the divestment of Carajás is expected to close in early CY26, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions (including regulatory approvals). |
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Iron ore
Production 64 Mt Down 1% Q1 FY25 65 Mt FY26e 258 - 269 Mt
Average realised price US$84.04/wmt Up 5% Q1 FY25 US$80.10/wmt
| Iron ore production decreased 1% to 64 Mt. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 258 and 269 Mt. WAIO 62.0 Mt Down 2% | 70.2 Mt (100% basis)Production was solid as WAIO demonstrated continued supply chain excellence with record material mined (up 9%) and strong shipments, in a quarter of significant planned maintenance. The major rebuild of Car Dumper 3 at Port Hedland, which had a 4.3 Mt (100% basis) volume impact, was safely completed ~8% ahead of schedule, demonstrating disciplined execution and project delivery excellence. Progress continued on the multi-year Rail Technology Program (RTP1), with tie-in activities advancing as scheduled - supporting long-term infrastructure uplift and future logistics resilience. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 251 and 262 Mt (284 and 296 Mt on a 100% basis). Sales were broadly in line with the prior year, with a 5% increase in sales of higher-value lump. We sell and ship iron ore products via different commercial distribution channels, this includes seaborne sales, and portside sales in China which have increased over recent years in line with our strategy. We will continue to optimise distribution channels to support product placement. Samarco 2.1 Mt Up 64% | 4.1 Mt (100% basis) Production increased following recommissioning of latent pelletising plant capacity and the ramp up of the second concentrator. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 7 and 7.5 Mt with planned maintenance across the year. |
Coal
Steelmaking coalProduction 4.9 Mt Up 8% Q1 FY25 4.5 Mt FY26e 18 - 20 Mt
Average realised price US$180.67/t Down 16% Q1 FY25 US$214.86/t | BMA 4.9 Mt Up 8% | 9.7 Mt (100% basis) Production increased 8% due to higher underground production rates at Broadmeadow and increased prime stripping, which offset the impact of planned higher strip ratios at our open cut operations. Due to market conditions and the unsustainable impact of the Queensland Government's coal royalties on business returns, Saraji South, part of the Saraji mine complex, will be placed into a period of care and maintenance from November 2025. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 18 and 20 Mt (36 and 40 Mt on a 100% basis). Volumes will be weighted to H2 FY26, with continued safe management of geotechnical characteristics in the current longwall panel and a longwall move at Broadmeadow scheduled in Q2 FY26. We expect to continue building raw coal inventory into CY27, to further improve operating stability.
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Energy coalProduction 3.5 Mt Down 4% Q1 FY25 3.7 Mt FY26e 14 - 16 Mt
Average realised price US$95.18/t Down 23% Q1 FY25 US$124.32/t | NSWEC 3.5 Mt Down 4% Production decreased due to additional wash plant maintenance resulting in lower plant throughput. Strong mining performance, with improved truck availability, resulted in a build of raw coal inventory. Production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged at between 14 and 16 Mt. In September 2025, we received the final approval from the Australian Federal Government to extend mining to 30 June 2030, following the NSW Government extension granted in April 2025.
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Quarterly performance | Q1 FY26 v Q4 FY25
Copper | Iron ore | ||
494 kt Down 4% Q4 FY25 516 kt | Higher production at Escondida due to higher concentrator throughput, partially offset by lower production at Spence due to lower grades and Copper SA due to planned major maintenance. | 64 Mt Down 9% Q4 FY25 70 Mt | Lower production at WAIO as a result of planned maintenance including the rebuild of Car Dumper 3, which had a 4.3 Mt (100% basis) volume impact. |
Steelmaking coal | Energy coal | ||
4.9 Mt Down 5% Q4 FY25 5.1 Mt
| Lower production due to planned higher strip ratio as a result of mine sequencing. This was partially offset by increased prime stripping and inventory drawdown. | 3.5 Mt Down 13% Q4 FY25 4.1 Mt | Lower production due to planned annual wash plant maintenance and lower bypass coal. |
Appendix 1
Average realised pricesi
Quarter | |||
Q1 FY26 | v Q4 FY25 | v Q1 FY25 | |
Copper (US$/lb) | 4.59 | 4% | 8% |
Iron ore (US$/wmt, FOB) | 84.04 | 5% | 5% |
Steelmaking coal (US$/t) | 180.67 | 2% | (16%) |
Energy coal (US$/t)ii | 95.18 | 11% | (23%) |
i Based on provisional, unaudited estimates. Prices exclude sales from equity accounted investments, third party product and internal sales, and represent the weighted average of various sales terms (for example: FOB, CIF and CFR), unless otherwise noted. Includes the impact of provisional pricing and finalisation adjustments.
ii Export sales only. Includes thermal coal sales from steelmaking coal mines.
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Current year unit cost guidance
Current | ||
Unit cost | FY26 guidancei | |
Escondida (US$/lb) | 1.20 - 1.50 | Unchanged |
Spence (US$/lb) | 2.10 - 2.40 | Unchanged |
Copper SA (US$/lb) | 1.00 - 1.50ii | Unchanged |
WAIO (US$/t) | 18.25 - 19.75 | Unchanged |
BMA (US$/t) | 116 - 128 | Unchanged |
i FY26 unit cost guidance is based on exchange rates of AUD/USD 0.65 and USD/CLP 940.
ii Calculated using the following assumptions for by-products: gold US$2,900/oz, and uranium US$70/lb.
Medium term guidancei
Production | Unit cost | |
guidance | guidanceii | |
Escondidaiii | 900 - 1,000 ktpa | US$1.50 - 1.80/lb |
Spence | ~235 ktpa | US$2.05 - 2.35/lb |
WAIO (100% basis)iv | >305 Mtpa | <US$17.50/t |
BMA (100% basis) | 43 - 45 Mtpa | <US$110/t |
i Medium term refers to a five-year time horizon unless otherwise noted.
ii Unit cost guidance is based on exchange rates of AUD/USD 0.65 and USD/CLP 940.
iii Medium term refers to FY27 to FY31.
iv Sustained production of >305 Mtpa (100% basis) from Q4 FY28.
Major projects
Commodity | Project and ownership | Project scope / capacity | CapitalexpenditureUS$M | Firstproductiontarget date | Progress |
Potash | Jansen Stage 1(Canada)100% | Design, engineering and construction of an underground potash mine and surface infrastructure, with capacity to produce 4.15 Mtpa. | Under review Estimated range US$7.0 - 7.4 bn | Under review Estimatedmid-CY27 | Project is 73% complete |
Potash | Jansen Stage 2(Canada)100% | Development of additional mining districts, completion of the second shaft hoist infrastructure, expansion of processing facilities and addition of rail cars to facilitate production of an incremental 4.36 Mtpa. | Under review | FY31 | Project is 13% complete |
Exploration
Minerals exploration and evaluation expenditure was US$90 m for Q1 FY26 (Q1 FY25: US$104 m), of which US$76 m was expensed (Q1 FY25: US$91 m).
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Appendix 2
Production | Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Group production and sales summary |
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Metals production is payable metal unless otherwise noted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Throughout this report figures in italics indicate that this figure has been adjusted since it was previously reported. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper | Payable metal in concentrate | kt | 360.9 | 391.4 | 379.8 | 375.9 | 374.0 | 374.0 | 360.9 | 4% | 391.5 | 372.8 | 399.0 | 377.6 | 343.0 | 343.0 | 391.5 | (12)% | |||||
Escondida | kt | 264.8 | 295.4 | 288.4 | 278.6 | 282.4 | 282.4 | 264.8 | 7% | 273.2 | 275.0 | 309.2 | 285.5 | 258.3 | 258.3 | 273.2 | (5)% | ||||||
Pampa Norte (Spence) | kt | 35.7 | 36.6 | 36.1 | 42.2 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.7 | (1)% | 44.0 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 37.3 | 33.2 | 33.2 | 44.0 | (25)% | ||||||
Copper South Australia | kt | 21.8 | 25.9 | 22.5 | 31.7 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 21.8 | (9)% | 30.4 | 25.9 | 23.8 | 30.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 30.4 | (48)% | ||||||
Antamina | kt | 36.3 | 30.5 | 30.9 | 21.2 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 36.3 | (7)% | 39.6 | 33.3 | 27.4 | 21.8 | 33.1 | 33.1 | 39.6 | (16)% | ||||||
Carajás | kt | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2% | 4.3 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 4.3 | (42)% | ||||||
Cathode | kt | 115.4 | 119.4 | 133.6 | 140.3 | 119.6 | 119.6 | 115.4 | 4% | 110.7 | 120.0 | 133.3 | 148.4 | 105.9 | 105.9 | 110.7 | (4)% | ||||||
Escondida | kt | 39.4 | 44.4 | 45.2 | 48.7 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 39.4 | 18% | 37.6 | 43.2 | 47.4 | 52.7 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 37.6 | 1% | ||||||
Pampa Norte (Spence) | kt | 24.4 | 29.6 | 31.8 | 31.2 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 24.4 | (16)% | 24.1 | 30.0 | 30.7 | 34.1 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 24.1 | (26)% | ||||||
Copper South Australia | kt | 51.6 | 45.4 | 56.6 | 60.4 | 52.7 | 52.7 | 51.6 | 2% | 49.0 | 46.8 | 55.2 | 61.6 | 49.9 | 49.9 | 49.0 | 2% | ||||||
Total | kt | 476.3 | 510.8 | 513.4 | 516.2 | 493.6 | 493.6 | 476.3 | 4% | 502.2 | 492.8 | 532.3 | 526.0 | 448.9 | 448.9 | 502.2 | (11)% | ||||||
Lead | Payable metal in concentrate | t | 21 | 148 | 234 | 1,829 | 754 | 754 | 21 | 3,490% | 125 | 35 | 181 | 837 | 1,469 | 1,469 | 125 | 1,075% | |||||
Antamina | t | 21 | 148 | 234 | 1,829 | 754 | 754 | 21 | 3,490% | 125 | 35 | 181 | 837 | 1,469 | 1,469 | 125 | 1,075% | ||||||
Zinc | Payable metal in concentrate | t | 19,374 | 22,792 | 26,026 | 40,415 | 35,991 | 35,991 | 19,374 | 86% | 19,609 | 25,328 | 22,249 | 37,263 | 41,499 | 41,499 | 19,609 | 112% | |||||
Antamina | t | 19,374 | 22,792 | 26,026 | 40,415 | 35,991 | 35,991 | 19,374 | 86% | 19,609 | 25,328 | 22,249 | 37,263 | 41,499 | 41,499 | 19,609 | 112% | ||||||
Gold | Payable metal in concentrate | troy oz | 85,668 | 90,468 | 89,841 | 95,949 | 76,242 | 76,242 | 85,668 | (11)% | 98,936 | 89,174 | 92,357 | 95,523 | 66,377 | 66,377 | 98,936 | (33)% | |||||
Escondida | troy oz | 46,963 | 37,293 | 44,527 | 40,292 | 35,348 | 35,348 | 46,963 | (25)% | 46,963 | 37,293 | 44,527 | 40,292 | 35,348 | 35,348 | 46,963 | (25)% | ||||||
Pampa Norte (Spence) | troy oz | 4,043 | 2,635 | 3,341 | 2,961 | 2,589 | 2,589 | 4,043 | (36)% | 4,043 | 2,635 | 3,341 | 2,961 | 2,589 | 2,589 | 4,043 | (36)% | ||||||
Copper South Australia | troy oz | 32,928 | 48,309 | 40,457 | 50,871 | 36,489 | 36,489 | 32,928 | 11% | 44,761 | 47,719 | 42,825 | 50,577 | 26,476 | 26,476 | 44,761 | (41)% | ||||||
Carajás | troy oz | 1,734 | 2,231 | 1,516 | 1,825 | 1,816 | 1,816 | 1,734 | 5% | 3,169 | 1,527 | 1,664 | 1,693 | 1,964 | 1,964 | 3,169 | (38)% | ||||||
Refined gold | troy oz | 37,385 | 47,478 | 57,006 | 46,789 | 50,716 | 50,716 | 37,385 | 36% | 40,326 | 43,479 | 57,982 | 49,241 | 51,147 | 51,147 | 40,326 | 27% | ||||||
Copper South Australia | troy oz | 37,385 | 47,478 | 57,006 | 46,789 | 50,716 | 50,716 | 37,385 | 36% | 40,326 | 43,479 | 57,982 | 49,241 | 51,147 | 51,147 | 40,326 | 27% | ||||||
Total | troy oz | 123,053 | 137,946 | 146,847 | 142,738 | 126,958 | 126,958 | 123,053 | 3% | 139,262 | 132,653 | 150,339 | 144,764 | 117,524 | 117,524 | 139,262 | (16)% | ||||||
Silver | Payable metal in concentrate | troy koz | 3,150 | 3,277 | 3,418 | 3,911 | 4,114 | 4,114 | 3,150 | 31% | 3,126 | 3,084 | 3,198 | 3,526 | 4,136 | 4,136 | 3,126 | 32% | |||||
Escondida | troy koz | 1,546 | 1,619 | 1,787 | 1,906 | 1,942 | 1,942 | 1,546 | 26% | 1,546 | 1,619 | 1,787 | 1,906 | 1,942 | 1,942 | 1,546 | 26% | ||||||
Pampa Norte (Spence) | troy koz | 503 | 451 | 428 | 441 | 358 | 358 | 503 | (29)% | 503 | 451 | 428 | 441 | 358 | 358 | 503 | (29)% | ||||||
Copper South Australia | troy koz | 223 | 253 | 186 | 251 | 182 | 182 | 223 | (18)% | 295 | 218 | 173 | 226 | 131 | 131 | 295 | (56)% | ||||||
Antamina | troy koz | 878 | 954 | 1,017 | 1,313 | 1,632 | 1,632 | 878 | 86% | 782 | 796 | 810 | 953 | 1,705 | 1,705 | 782 | 118% | ||||||
Refined silver | troy koz | 206 | 133 | 462 | 216 | 227 | 227 | 206 | 10% | 202 | 110 | 486 | 213 | 255 | 255 | 202 | 26% | ||||||
Copper South Australia | troy koz | 206 | 133 | 462 | 216 | 227 | 227 | 206 | 10% | 202 | 110 | 486 | 213 | 255 | 255 | 202 | 26% | ||||||
Total | troy koz | 3,356 | 3,410 | 3,880 | 4,127 | 4,341 | 4,341 | 3,356 | 29% | 3,328 | 3,194 | 3,684 | 3,739 | 4,391 | 4,391 | 3,328 | 32% | ||||||
Uranium | Payable metal in concentrate | t | 672 | 725 | 783 | 974 | 819 | 819 | 672 | 22% | 677 | 640 | 710 | 1,230 | 649 | 649 | 677 | (4)% | |||||
Copper South Australia | t | 672 | 725 | 783 | 974 | 819 | 819 | 672 | 22% | 677 | 640 | 710 | 1,230 | 649 | 649 | 677 | (4)% | ||||||
Molybdenum | Payable metal in concentrate | t | 1,084 | 751 | 801 | 337 | 341 | 341 | 1,084 | (69)% | 862 | 872 | 839 | 714 | 347 | 347 | 862 | (60)% | |||||
Pampa Norte (Spence) | t | 182 | 136 | 187 | 189 | 257 | 257 | 182 | 41% | 181 | 138 | 223 | 190 | 208 | 208 | 181 | 15% | ||||||
Antamina | t | 902 | 615 | 614 | 148 | 84 | 84 | 902 | (91)% | 681 | 734 | 616 | 524 | 139 | 139 | 681 | (80)% | ||||||
Iron ore | Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) | kt | 63,363 | 64,751 | 60,137 | 68,348 | 62,015 | 62,015 | 63,363 | (2)% | 63,408 | 64,341 | 59,234 | 67,830 | 62,430 | 62,430 | 63,408 | (2)% | |||||
Samarco | kt | 1,259 | 1,441 | 1,603 | 1,951 | 2,066 | 2,066 | 1,259 | 64% | 982 | 1,477 | 1,416 | 1,973 | 2,042 | 2,042 | 982 | 108% | ||||||
Total | kt | 64,622 | 66,192 | 61,740 | 70,299 | 64,081 | 64,081 | 64,622 | (1)% | 64,390 | 65,818 | 60,650 | 69,803 | 64,472 | 64,472 | 64,390 | 0% | ||||||
Steelmaking coal | BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) | kt | 4,515 | 4,430 | 3,919 | 5,146 | 4,865 | 4,865 | 4,515 | 8% | 4,273 | 4,726 | 3,791 | 5,030 | 4,472 | 4,472 | 4,273 | 5% | |||||
Energy coal | NSW Energy Coal (NSWEC) | kt | 3,675 | 3,698 | 3,596 | 4,067 | 3,518 | 3,518 | 3,675 | (4)% | 3,951 | 3,803 | 3,509 | 3,926 | 3,707 | 3,707 | 3,951 | (6)% | |||||
Nickel1 | Western Australia Nickel | kt | 19.6 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 19.6 | (100)% | 19.9 | 11.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | - | - | 19.9 | (100)% | |||||
Cobalt1 | Western Australia Nickel | t | 294 | 121 | 35 | - | - | - | 294 | (100)% | 294 | 121 | - | - | - | - | 294 | (100)% | |||||
1 WA Nickel ramped down and entered temporary suspension in December 2024. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Metals production is payable metal unless otherwise noted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Escondida, Chile¹ | BHP interest 57.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 100,416 | 116,083 | 117,038 | 122,386 | 114,527 | 114,527 | 100,416 | 14% | ||||||||||||||
Concentrator throughput | kt | 32,488 | 35,293 | 32,889 | 36,490 | 36,721 | 36,721 | 32,488 | 13% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade - concentrator | % | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.09% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 1.00% | (6)% | ||||||||||||||
Production ex mill | kt | 269.9 | 309.8 | 295.6 | 291.0 | 294.2 | 294.2 | 269.9 | 9% | ||||||||||||||
Payable copper | kt | 264.8 | 295.4 | 288.4 | 278.6 | 282.4 | 282.4 | 264.8 | 7% | 273.2 | 275.0 | 309.2 | 285.5 | 258.3 | 258.3 | 273.2 | (5)% | ||||||
Copper cathode (EW) | kt | 39.4 | 44.4 | 45.2 | 48.7 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 39.4 | 18% | 37.6 | 43.2 | 47.4 | 52.7 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 37.6 | 1% | ||||||
Oxide leach | kt | 7.8 | 12.2 | 14.3 | 16.3 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 7.8 | 115% | ||||||||||||||
Sulphide leach | kt | 31.6 | 32.2 | 30.9 | 32.4 | 29.7 | 29.7 | 31.6 | (6)% | ||||||||||||||
Total copper | kt | 304.2 | 339.8 | 333.6 | 327.3 | 328.9 | 328.9 | 304.2 | 8% | 310.8 | 318.2 | 356.6 | 338.2 | 296.4 | 296.4 | 310.8 | (5)% | ||||||
Payable gold concentrate | troy oz | 46,963 | 37,293 | 44,527 | 40,292 | 35,348 | 35,348 | 46,963 | (25)% | 46,963 | 37,293 | 44,527 | 40,292 | 35,348 | 35,348 | 46,963 | (25)% | ||||||
Payable silver concentrate | troy koz | 1,546 | 1,619 | 1,787 | 1,906 | 1,942 | 1,942 | 1,546 | 26% | 1,546 | 1,619 | 1,787 | 1,906 | 1,942 | 1,942 | 1,546 | 26% | ||||||
1 Presented on a 100% basis. BHP interest in saleable production is 57.5%. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pampa Norte (Spence), Chile¹ | BHP interest 100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 23,260 | 25,238 | 21,848 | 25,944 | 24,695 | 24,695 | 23,260 | 6% | ||||||||||||||
Ore stacked | kt | 4,928 | 5,974 | 5,584 | 5,413 | 5,652 | 5,652 | 4,928 | 15% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade - stacked | % | 0.73% | 0.81% | 0.62% | 0.67% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.73% | (16)% | ||||||||||||||
Concentrator throughput | kt | 7,547 | 7,722 | 7,754 | 7,792 | 7,778 | 7,778 | 7,547 | 3% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade - concentrator | % | 0.64% | 0.62% | 0.63% | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.64% | 2% | ||||||||||||||
Payable copper | kt | 35.7 | 36.6 | 36.1 | 42.2 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.7 | (1)% | 44.0 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 37.3 | 33.2 | 33.2 | 44.0 | (25)% | ||||||
Copper cathode (EW) | kt | 24.4 | 29.6 | 31.8 | 31.2 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 24.4 | (16)% | 24.1 | 30.0 | 30.7 | 34.1 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 24.1 | (26)% | ||||||
Total copper | kt | 60.1 | 66.2 | 67.9 | 73.4 | 55.8 | 55.8 | 60.1 | (7)% | 68.1 | 66.5 | 67.2 | 71.4 | 51.1 | 51.1 | 68.1 | (25)% | ||||||
Payable gold concentrate | troy oz | 4,043 | 2,635 | 3,341 | 2,961 | 2,589 | 2,589 | 4,043 | (36)% | 4,043 | 2,635 | 3,341 | 2,961 | 2,589 | 2,589 | 4,043 | (36)% | ||||||
Payable silver concentrate | troy koz | 503 | 451 | 428 | 441 | 358 | 358 | 503 | (29)% | 503 | 451 | 428 | 441 | 358 | 358 | 503 | (29)% | ||||||
Payable molybdenum | t | 182 | 136 | 187 | 189 | 257 | 257 | 182 | 41% | 181 | 138 | 223 | 190 | 208 | 208 | 181 | 15% | ||||||
1 Pampa Norte consists of Spence and Cerro Colorado. Cerro Colorado entered temporary care and maintenance in December 2023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Copper (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper South Australia, Australia | BHP interest 100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper | Payable metal in concentrate | kt | 27.9 | 28.0 | 24.8 | 33.2 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27.9 | (9)% | 30.4 | 25.9 | 23.8 | 30.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 30.4 | (48)% | |||||
Cathode | kt | 51.6 | 45.4 | 56.6 | 60.4 | 52.7 | 52.7 | 51.6 | 2% | 49.0 | 46.8 | 55.2 | 61.6 | 49.9 | 49.9 | 49.0 | 2% | ||||||
Total copper | kt | 79.5 | 73.4 | 81.4 | 93.6 | 78.2 | 78.2 | 79.5 | (2)% | 79.4 | 72.7 | 79.0 | 92.5 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 79.4 | (17)% | ||||||
Payable metal in concentrate transfer to Olympic Dam | kt | (6.1) | (2.1) | (2.3) | (1.5) | (5.6) | (5.6) | (6.1) | (8)% | ||||||||||||||
Net copper | kt | 73.4 | 71.3 | 79.1 | 92.1 | 72.6 | 72.6 | 73.4 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||
Gold | Payable metal in concentrate | troy oz | 46,452 | 52,288 | 46,097 | 53,055 | 47,893 | 47,893 | 46,452 | 3% | 44,761 | 47,719 | 42,825 | 50,577 | 26,476 | 26,476 | 44,761 | (41)% | |||||
Refined gold | troy oz | 37,385 | 47,478 | 57,006 | 46,789 | 50,716 | 50,716 | 37,385 | 36% | 40,326 | 43,479 | 57,982 | 49,241 | 51,147 | 51,147 | 40,326 | 27% | ||||||
Total gold | troy oz | 83,837 | 99,766 | 103,103 | 99,844 | 98,609 | 98,609 | 83,837 | 18% | 85,087 | 91,198 | 100,807 | 99,818 | 77,623 | 77,623 | 85,087 | (9)% | ||||||
Payable metal in concentrate transfer to Olympic Dam | troy oz | (13,524) | (3,979) | (5,640) | (2,184) | (11,404) | (11,404) | (13,524) | (16)% | ||||||||||||||
Net gold | troy oz | 70,313 | 95,787 | 97,463 | 97,660 | 87,205 | 87,205 | 70,313 | 24% | ||||||||||||||
Silver | Payable metal in concentrate | troy koz | 254 | 264 | 198 | 258 | 213 | 213 | 254 | (16)% | 295 | 218 | 173 | 226 | 131 | 131 | 295 | (56)% | |||||
Refined silver | troy koz | 206 | 133 | 462 | 216 | 227 | 227 | 206 | 10% | 202 | 110 | 486 | 213 | 255 | 255 | 202 | 26% | ||||||
Total silver | troy koz | 460 | 397 | 660 | 474 | 440 | 440 | 460 | (4)% | 497 | 328 | 659 | 439 | 386 | 386 | 497 | (22)% | ||||||
Payable metal in concentrate transfer to Olympic Dam | troy koz | (31) | (11) | (12) | (7) | (31) | (31) | (31) | 0% | ||||||||||||||
Net silver | troy koz | 429 | 386 | 648 | 467 | 409 | 409 | 429 | (5)% | ||||||||||||||
Uranium | t | 672 | 725 | 783 | 974 | 819 | 819 | 672 | 22% | 677 | 640 | 710 | 1,230 | 649 | 649 | 677 | (4)% | ||||||
Olympic Dam | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 2,734 | 1,918 | 2,498 | 2,587 | 2,818 | 2,818 | 2,734 | 3% | ||||||||||||||
Ore milled | kt | 2,617 | 2,407 | 2,462 | 2,859 | 2,640 | 2,640 | 2,617 | 1% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade | % | 1.99% | 2.09% | 1.99% | 2.05% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 1.99% | (1)% | ||||||||||||||
Average uranium grade | kg/t | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.60 | (8)% | ||||||||||||||
Copper cathode (ER and EW) | kt | 51.6 | 45.4 | 56.6 | 60.4 | 52.7 | 52.7 | 51.6 | 2% | 49.0 | 46.8 | 55.2 | 61.6 | 49.9 | 49.9 | 49.0 | 2% | ||||||
Refined gold | troy oz | 37,385 | 47,478 | 57,006 | 46,789 | 50,716 | 50,716 | 37,385 | 36% | 40,326 | 43,479 | 57,982 | 49,241 | 51,147 | 51,147 | 40,326 | 27% | ||||||
Refined silver | troy koz | 206 | 133 | 462 | 216 | 227 | 227 | 206 | 10% | 202 | 110 | 486 | 213 | 255 | 255 | 202 | 26% | ||||||
Payable uranium | t | 672 | 725 | 783 | 974 | 819 | 819 | 672 | 22% | 677 | 640 | 710 | 1,230 | 649 | 649 | 677 | (4)% | ||||||
Prominent Hill | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 927 | 1,111 | 1,119 | 1,210 | 1,049 | 1,049 | 927 | 13% | ||||||||||||||
Ore milled | kt | 1,559 | 1,761 | 1,364 | 1,998 | 1,621 | 1,621 | 1,559 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade | % | 0.73% | 0.72% | 0.82% | 0.92% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.73% | (3)% | ||||||||||||||
Concentrate produced | kt | 19.6 | 21.5 | 19.2 | 33.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.6 | (3)% | ||||||||||||||
Payable copper | kt | 9.5 | 10.9 | 9.7 | 16.2 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 4% | 10.9 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 10.9 | (60)% | ||||||
Payable gold concentrate | troy oz | 20,976 | 25,445 | 24,309 | 28,593 | 24,105 | 24,105 | 20,976 | 15% | 18,719 | 19,658 | 22,614 | 25,222 | 9,033 | 9,033 | 18,719 | (52)% | ||||||
Payable silver concentrate | troy koz | 63 | 70 | 63 | 98 | 61 | 61 | 63 | (3)% | 73 | 48 | 51 | 69 | 29 | 29 | 73 | (60)% | ||||||
Carrapateena | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 1,470 | 1,476 | 1,202 | 1,583 | 1,488 | 1,488 | 1,470 | 1% | ||||||||||||||
Ore milled | kt | 1,446 | 1,429 | 1,306 | 1,557 | 1,511 | 1,511 | 1,446 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade | % | 1.45% | 1.37% | 1.31% | 1.24% | 1.18% | 1.18% | 1.45% | (19)% | ||||||||||||||
Concentrate produced | kt | 59.2 | 57.6 | 50.6 | 58.7 | 52.4 | 52.4 | 59.2 | (11)% | ||||||||||||||
Payable copper | kt | 18.4 | 17.1 | 15.1 | 17.0 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 18.4 | (15)% | 19.5 | 17.9 | 14.3 | 18.1 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 19.5 | (41)% | ||||||
Payable gold concentrate | troy oz | 25,476 | 26,843 | 21,788 | 24,462 | 23,788 | 23,788 | 25,476 | (7)% | 26,042 | 28,061 | 20,211 | 25,355 | 17,443 | 17,443 | 26,042 | (33)% | ||||||
Payable silver concentrate | troy koz | 191 | 194 | 135 | 160 | 152 | 152 | 191 | (20)% | 222 | 170 | 122 | 157 | 102 | 102 | 222 | (54)% | ||||||
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Production | Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Copper (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Antamina, Peru | BHP interest 33.75% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 64,094 | 57,497 | 51,529 | 39,369 | 58,970 | 58,970 | 64,094 | (8)% | ||||||||||||||
Concentrator throughput | kt | 13,096 | 13,323 | 13,140 | 10,154 | 13,307 | 13,307 | 13,096 | 2% | ||||||||||||||
Average head grade - copper | % | 0.91% | 0.77% | 0.81% | 0.76% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.91% | (5)% | ||||||||||||||
Average head grade - zinc | % | 0.67% | 0.84% | 0.85% | 1.70% | 1.26% | 1.26% | 0.67% | 88% | ||||||||||||||
Payable copper | kt | 36.3 | 30.5 | 30.9 | 21.2 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 36.3 | (7)% | 39.6 | 33.3 | 27.4 | 21.8 | 33.1 | 33.1 | 39.6 | (16)% | ||||||
Payable zinc | t | 19,374 | 22,792 | 26,026 | 40,415 | 35,991 | 35,991 | 19,374 | 86% | 19,609 | 25,328 | 22,249 | 37,263 | 41,499 | 41,499 | 19,609 | 112% | ||||||
Payable silver | troy koz | 878 | 954 | 1,017 | 1,313 | 1,632 | 1,632 | 878 | 86% | 782 | 796 | 810 | 953 | 1,705 | 1,705 | 782 | 118% | ||||||
Payable lead | t | 21 | 148 | 234 | 1,829 | 754 | 754 | 21 | 3,490% | 125 | 35 | 181 | 837 | 1,469 | 1,469 | 125 | 1,075% | ||||||
Payable molybdenum | t | 902 | 615 | 614 | 148 | 84 | 84 | 902 | (91)% | 681 | 734 | 616 | 524 | 139 | 139 | 681 | (80)% | ||||||
Carajás, Brazil | BHP interest 100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Material mined | kt | 180 | 152 | 140 | 148 | 134 | 134 | 180 | (26)% | ||||||||||||||
Ore milled | kt | 161 | 170 | 128 | 176 | 160 | 160 | 161 | 0% | ||||||||||||||
Average copper grade | % | 1.61% | 1.92% | 1.64% | 1.40% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 1.61% | 1% | ||||||||||||||
Production ex mill | kt | 9.9 | 12.6 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
Average gold grade | g/t | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% | ||||||||||||||
Payable copper | kt | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2% | 4.3 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 4.3 | (42)% | ||||||
Payable gold concentrate | troy oz | 1,734 | 2,231 | 1,516 | 1,825 | 1,816 | 1,816 | 1,734 | 5% | 3,169 | 1,527 | 1,664 | 1,693 | 1,964 | 1,964 | 3,169 | (38)% | ||||||
Iron ore | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Iron ore production is reported on the basis of saleable product, which is wet metric tonnes (wmt) for WAIO and dry metric tonnes (dmt) for Samarco. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
WAIO, Australia | BHP interest 85% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Newman Joint Venture | kt | 13,358 | 13,796 | 11,991 | 15,073 | 13,724 | 13,724 | 13,358 | 3% | ||||||||||||||
Area C Joint Venture | kt | 28,839 | 29,578 | 27,869 | 32,824 | 29,415 | 29,415 | 28,839 | 2% | ||||||||||||||
Yandi Joint Venture | kt | 4,440 | 3,777 | 3,819 | 3,854 | 3,498 | 3,498 | 4,440 | (21)% | ||||||||||||||
Jimblebar¹ | kt | 16,726 | 17,600 | 16,458 | 16,597 | 15,378 | 15,378 | 16,726 | (8)% | ||||||||||||||
Total | kt | 63,363 | 64,751 | 60,137 | 68,348 | 62,015 | 62,015 | 63,363 | (2)% | ||||||||||||||
Total (100%) | kt | 71,593 | 73,071 | 67,844 | 77,480 | 70,246 | 70,246 | 71,593 | (2)% | ||||||||||||||
Lump | kt | 19,377 | 20,319 | 18,822 | 21,285 | 20,250 | 20,250 | 19,377 | 5% | ||||||||||||||
Fines | kt | 44,031 | 44,022 | 40,412 | 46,545 | 42,180 | 42,180 | 44,031 | (4)% | ||||||||||||||
Total | kt | 63,408 | 64,341 | 59,234 | 67,830 | 62,430 | 62,430 | 63,408 | (2)% | ||||||||||||||
Total (100%) | kt | 71,543 | 72,594 | 66,765 | 76,723 | 70,592 | 70,592 | 71,543 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||
1 Presented on a 100% basis. BHP interest in saleable production is 85%. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Samarco, Brazil¹ | BHP interest 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | kt | 1,259 | 1,441 | 1,603 | 1,951 | 2,066 | 2,066 | 1,259 | 64% | 982 | 1,477 | 1,416 | 1,973 | 2,042 | 2,042 | 982 | 108% | ||||||
1 As of Q1 FY26, Samarco is reported on a dmt basis. Prior periods have been restated from wmt to dmt for consistency. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Coal | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Coal production is reported on the basis of saleable product. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
BMA, Australia | BHP interest 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Goonyella | kt | 1,359 | 1,439 | 1,228 | 1,811 | 1,880 | 1,880 | 1,359 | 38% | ||||||||||||||
Peak Downs | kt | 1,249 | 1,073 | 1,098 | 1,154 | 1,111 | 1,111 | 1,249 | (11)% | ||||||||||||||
Saraji | kt | 940 | 1,171 | 883 | 1,079 | 884 | 884 | 940 | (6)% | ||||||||||||||
Caval Ridge | kt | 967 | 747 | 710 | 1,102 | 990 | 990 | 967 | 2% | ||||||||||||||
Total1 | kt | 4,515 | 4,430 | 3,919 | 5,146 | 4,865 | 4,865 | 4,515 | 8% | ||||||||||||||
Total (100%)1 | kt | 9,030 | 8,860 | 7,838 | 10,292 | 9,730 | 9,730 | 9,030 | 8% | ||||||||||||||
Hard coking coal | kt | 4,273 | 4,695 | 3,708 | 4,831 | 4,428 | 4,428 | 4,273 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
Energy coal | kt | - | 31 | 83 | 199 | 44 | 44 | - | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Total | kt | 4,273 | 4,726 | 3,791 | 5,030 | 4,472 | 4,472 | 4,273 | 5% | ||||||||||||||
Total (100%) | kt | 8,546 | 9,452 | 7,582 | 10,060 | 8,944 | 8,944 | 8,546 | 5% | ||||||||||||||
1 Production figures include some energy coal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Production | Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter ended | Year to date | Quarter ended | Year to date | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sep | Dec | Mar | Jun | Sep | Sep | Sep | Var | Sep | Dec | Mar | Jun | Sep | Sep | Sep | Var | ||||||||
2024 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | % | 2024 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | % | ||||||||
NSWEC, Australia | BHP interest 100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy coal - Export | kt | 3,416 | 3,471 | 3,128 | 3,554 | 3,549 | 3,549 | 3,416 | 4% | ||||||||||||||
Energy coal - Domestic | kt | 535 | 332 | 381 | 372 | 158 | 158 | 535 | (70)% | ||||||||||||||
Total | kt | 3,675 | 3,698 | 3,596 | 4,067 | 3,518 | 3,518 | 3,675 | (4)% | 3,951 | 3,803 | 3,509 | 3,926 | 3,707 | 3,707 | 3,951 | (6)% | ||||||
Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Nickel production is reported on the basis of saleable product. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Australia Nickel, Australia¹ | BHP interest 100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mt Keith | Nickel concentrate | kt | 35.9 | 5.4 | - | - | - | - | 35.9 | (100)% | |||||||||||||
Average nickel grade | % | 17.1 | 16.7 | - | - | - | - | 17.1 | (100)% | ||||||||||||||
Leinster | Nickel concentrate | kt | 72.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 72.4 | (100)% | |||||||||||||
Average nickel grade | % | 8.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 8.8 | (100)% | ||||||||||||||
Refined nickel | kt | 12.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 12.1 | (100)% | 13.5 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 13.5 | (100)% | ||||||
Nickel sulphate | kt | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | (100)% | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | 0.6 | (100)% | ||||||
Intermediates and nickel by-products | kt | 7.2 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 7.2 | (100)% | 5.8 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | - | - | 5.8 | (100)% | ||||||
Total nickel | kt | 19.6 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 19.6 | (100)% | 19.9 | 11.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | - | - | 19.9 | (100)% | ||||||
Cobalt by-products | t | 294 | 121 | 35 | - | - | - | 294 | (100)% | 294 | 121 | - | - | - | - | 294 | (100)% | ||||||
1 WA Nickel ramped down and entered temporary suspension in December 2024. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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BHP | Operational review for the quarter ended 30 September 2025
Variance analysis relates to the relative performance of BHP and/or its operations during the three months ended September 2025 compared with the three
months ended September 2024, unless otherwise noted. Production volumes, sales volumes and capital and exploration expenditure from subsidiaries are reported on a 100% basis; production and sales volumes from equity accounted investments and other operations are reported on a proportionate consolidation basis. Numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided due to rounding. Medium term refers to a five-year time horizon, unless otherwise noted.
The following abbreviations may have been used throughout this release: billion tonnes (Bt); cost and freight (CFR); cost, insurance and freight (CIF), carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e), Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), dry metric tonnes (dmt); free on board (FOB); giga litres (GL); greenhouse gas (GHG); grams per cubic centimetre (g/cm3), grams per tonne (g/t); high-potential injury (HPI); kilograms per tonne (kg/t); kilometre (km); million ounces per annum (Mozpa); metres (m), million pounds (Mlb); million tonnes (Mt); million tonnes per annum (Mtpa); percentage point (ppt); ounces (oz); part per million (ppm), pounds (lb); thousand ounces (koz); thousand ounces per annum (kozpa); thousand tonnes (kt); thousand tonnes per annum (ktpa); thousand tonnes per day (ktpd); tonnes (t); total recordable injury frequency (TRIF); wet metric tonnes (wmt); and year to date (YTD).
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