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BHP’s iron ore, copper production increases due to efficiency improvements
BHP has reported a rise in both iron ore and copper production for the December quarter last year, driven by enhancements at its key mining operations. The miner noted a slight increase in iron ore output, while copper production surged by 17% to 510,700 tonnes (t), largely due to efficiency improvements at the Escondida mine in Chile. Copper production is a growing focus due to the global shift towards lower-emission energy. BHP’s South Flank iron ore operations in Western Australia (WA) saw quarterly production reach 73.1 million tonnes (mt), compared with 72.7mt in the same period in 2023. The company maintained ... (full story)