BHP declares record $12 billion dividend as copper prices hit all-time highs
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BHP's record $12bn dividend and rising earnings highlight how tight copper fundamentals and structural demand (electrification, EVs, AI data centres) are translating into strong cash generation for producers. The narrative reinforces copper's role as a key growth commodity, with added support from supply constraints in China's smelting chain and weaker output from Chile's Codelco. Short term, it supports sentiment across copper-linked equities and industrial metals.
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BHP said it will pay a record $12 billion dividend after copper prices hit new highs on rising demand from green energy, electric vehicles and AI data centres. The miner’s full-year shareholder return totalled $US8.7 billion, its biggest payout in four years. Following the announcement, BHP shares rose 3.5% in early trade, lifting its market value to A$325 billion and reinforcing its position as the ASX’s largest listed company.
