BHP Group Limited (BHP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Core Insights - BHP reported strong operational and financial performance for the December 2025 half year, driven by effective production delivery, cost control, and favorable commodity prices [1] - The company's strategy execution is evident, with over half of earnings for the period derived from the copper business, reflecting a 30 percentage point increase over the past three years [2] - BHP has established a robust growth pipeline in copper and potash, aligning with anticipated strengthening dynamics in the copper market [3] - Since the merger of BHP and Billiton, the company has achieved the highest total shareholder return among major diversified miners, approximately four times that of the MSCI World Metals and Mining Index [4]