BHP keeps the copper and coal flowing but iron ore output down 1%

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BHP WAIO operations in WA’s Pilbara. | Credits: Karma Barndon

BHP has reported a 1% drop in iron ore production in 2026’s first quarter despite a 9% rise in material mined and strong shipments. Production of 64 million tonnes of iron ore came during what BHP called…

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