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The company logo adorns the side of the BHP gobal headquarters in Melbourne on February 21, 2023. The Australian multinational, a leading producer of metallurgical coal, iron ore, nickel, copper and potash, said net profit slumped 32 percent year-on-year to 6.46 billion US dollars in the six months to December 31. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
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BHP keeps copper forecast despite 19% output fall

BHP has maintained its full-year copper guidance despite a 19% drop in quarterly output caused by lower ore grades, maintenance, and severe weather in Chile.

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Richemont chair and controlling shareholder Johann Rupert Picture: ALBERTO BERNASCONI/BLOOMBERG
MINING

Rupert’s Richemont, Signet eye stakes in De Beers bid

Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced discussions to join the consortium leading the race to acquire De Beers from Anglo American.

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