BHP CEO Brandon Craig Eyes Copper Deals for Growth as Miner Prioritizes 1 Metal

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 13

Brandon Craig told a Miami mining conference that BHP is open to acquisitions as he takes over as chief executive, signaling dealmaking could be part of the group’s next growth phase.
Copper is the clear target for any such deals, with Craig saying BHP’s acquisition focus is centered on the metal rather than a broader shopping list.
The remarks frame early strategic priorities for the incoming CEO and suggest BHP sees copper as the main route for expanding its portfolio.

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