[SMM Iron & Steel] BHP Reports 3% Production Increase Despite Cyclone Disruptions

Published: Apr 23, 2026 11:36

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BHP reported a 2% year-on-year increase in its Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) production for the third fiscal quarter, reaching 69.8 million metric tons on a 100% basis. While copper production saw a slight decline, the iron ore division outperformed market estimates, supported by the continued ramp-up of the South Flank project. The company confirmed that its full-year iron ore production guidance for the 2026 fiscal year remains unchanged at a range of 284 to 296 million metric tons.

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