BHP eyes 500 000 t/y of copper from South Australia

Diversified mining company BHP is advancing several avenues for copper growth, CEO Mike Henry said on Tuesday, highlighting the key role that its South Australian assets will play in the group’s copper growth trajectory.

The Melbourne-headquartered mining firm acquired more exposure to Australian copper through the A$9.6-billion purchase of OZ Minerals in 2023.

Its Copper South Australia business unit now combines Carrapateena, Prominent Hill, Olympic Dam and the Oak Dam project. Integration has already unlocked synergies of more than $50-million a year – six months ahead of schedule.