Record Iron Ore And Copper Production Show Resilience Of Business

BHP has released its operational review for the nine months ended 31 March 2025. Commenting on the review, the company´s chief executive officer, Mike Henry, said: “BHP’s performance in the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) to date demonstrates the resilience of our business, with our copper and iron ore operations achieving record nine-month production amid challenging operating and market conditions. Group copper production rose 10%, underpinned by a 20% increase in output at Escondida and strong performances at Spence and Copper SA.”  Total copper production increased to 1.5 million metric tonnes (Mm/t). Copper production guidance for FY25 remains unchanged at between 1.845 and 2.045 Mm/t.

“In our WA iron ore operations, we continue to demonstrate supply chain excellence from pit to port, and delivered record tonnes from the Central Pilbara hub,” Mr Henry said. Iron ore production increased 1% to a record.