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2026-07-16 06:44:11
[BHP Billiton's Q4 Production Report: Coal Business Grows, Iron Ore and Copper Production Declines] 1. Mining giant BHP Billiton released its Q4 2026 production report, showing that metallurgical coal production reached 5.7 million tons, a 10% year-on-year increase; thermal coal production reached 4.2 million tons, a 3% year-on-year increase, indicating a strong performance in the coal business. 2. Iron ore production reached 68.1 million tons, a 3% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to planned maintenance at the Spence mine in Chile and adverse weather conditions in South Australia. 3. Copper production reached 491,900 tons, a 5% year-on-year decrease, primarily related to declining grades and maintenance activities at the Escondida mine in Chile. The company had previously lowered its full-year copper production guidance to reflect current operating conditions.
