BHP is the world's largest mining company by market capitalization, with over 140 years of history dating back to its founding in 1885 at Broken Hill, New South Wales. The company has evolved from a silver mining operation into a global resources leader, producing essential commodities including iron ore, copper, and metallurgical coal, while expanding into potash. BHP's purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world, focusing on responsibly produced materials that enable global prosperity and sustainable development.
As a leading producer of the resources the world needs to grow and decarbonize, BHP supplies copper for renewable energy infrastructure and potash for sustainable farming. The company operates across more than 90 locations globally, with a commitment to safety, integrity, and building trust with stakeholders. BHP's strategy focuses on having the best capabilities, commodities, and assets to create long-term value, positioning the company to capitalize on the megatrends shaping the world's future energy mix and resource needs.