Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-17 00:03Core Viewpoint - BHP, the world's highest-valued mining company, reported a nearly 30% increase in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year, driven by rising copper demand [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ending December 31 increased by 11% year-on-year, reaching $27.9 billion [1] - Shareholder profit rose by 28% to $5.6 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations [1] Copper Contribution - Copper accounted for the largest share of profits, contributing 51% to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) [1] - The CEO described this performance as a "milestone" for BHP [1] Production Goals - The company has multiple projects supporting its copper production growth plan, aiming for an annual output of 2.5 million tons by the mid-2030s [1]