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BHP just shattered records with a $13.8 billion profit, fueled by its powerhouse South Australian operations—especially Olympic Dam, which smashed a 20-year copper production high. Copper’s soaring prices are driving the boom, now accounting for over half of BHP’s earnings. Plans for a massive expansion could push annual output to 1 million tonnes of copper equivalent, rivaling Chilean operations—all fully owned by BHP. This surge means big job gains for 8,000 South Australians and potential for a $5 billion joint desalination project with the state. Upgrades at Carrapateena and Prominent Hill are underway, with $840 million already pledged to Olympic Dam’s infrastructure. While Australia remains a top target, BHP’s CFO stresses cost discipline. Meanwhile, SA’s copper exports hit a record $5.3 billion, proving mining’s vital role in the regional economy.

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