BHP Logs Lower Fiscal Q1 Copper Production; Iron Ore, Steelmaking Coal, Energy Coal Output Rises

12:52 AM EDT, 10/20/2026 (MT Newswires) -- BHP Group (BHP.L, BHG.JO) on Tuesday logged a decline in copper production for the fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30, while iron ore, steelmaking coal, and energy coal output rose year over year. Copper production totaled 400,700 tonnes, reflecting a 19% annual drop. On the other hand, production of iron ore edged up 4% to 66.5 million tonnes, while that of steelmaking coal and energy coal grew 1% and 26%, respectively, to 4.9 million tonnes and 4.4 million tonnes. The mining giant maintained its production guidance for fiscal 2027. Copper production is expected to be between 1.65 million tonnes and 1.80 million tonnes, iron ore between 260 million tonnes and 272 million tonnes, steelmaking coal between 18.5 million tonnes and 20.5 million tonnes, and energy coal between 14 million tonnes and 16 million tonnes.