BHP first-quarter copper output falls 19%, iron ore climbs 4%

(Alliance News) – BHP Group Ltd on Tuesday said copper production declined in the first quarter of financial year 2027 while iron ore and coal output increased, with no change to full-year production guidance. The Melbourne, Victoria-based diversified miner said total copper production declined 19% to 400,700 tonnes in the three months ended September 30 from 493,600 tonnes in the same quarter a year earlier. The average realised price for copper improved by 53% to USD7.01 per pound from USD4.59 per pound previously. Chief Executive Officer Brandon Craig said: “Copper production was lower in the first quarter, reflecting planned grade…