NYSE:BHP 13 May 2026

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BHP’s Incoming CEO Opens Door to Copper Deals as Shares Hit Record

BHP incoming CEO Brandon Craig said the miner will pursue smaller acquisitions and partnerships to drive growth beyond 2035. BHP shares hit record highs this week, buoyed by copper exposure, closing at A$62.06 in Australia. China’s port stocks of BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore dropped 3.1% after Beijing lifted purchase curbs, but inventories remain elevated. Former BlueScope CEO Mark Vassella joins BHP’s board June 1.

May 14, 2026

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BHP Group Stock Jumps as Incoming CEO Signals Copper Deal Push

BHP’s incoming CEO Brandon Craig said the company will consider smaller acquisitions and partnerships, with copper as a long-term focus. Craig takes over July 1 as copper prices hit record highs. BHP also appointed former BlueScope Steel chief Mark Vassella to its board, effective June 1. BHP shares rose in Sydney, London, and New York.

May 13, 2026

UK Dairy Farms See Surge in ‘Battery Cow’ Intensive Farming Amid Cost Pressures
May 26, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT. The UK has witnessed a more than doubling of intensive 'battery cow' dairy farms, which confine cows indoors year-round, rising to at least 180 units from 70 in 2015. The number of 'mega dairies' with over 700 cows also doubled to 40, driven by farmers facing soaring costs and selling milk below production cost, around 40p per litre. Despite environmental and welfare concerns linked to pollution, these large farms lack regulatory environmental permits. Major dairy processors like Arla, Müller, and Saputo profit amid struggling farmers. The trend reflects pressures on the dairy sector with calls for better oversight on factory-style production, concentrated mainly in regions like Devon, Cornwall, and Cheshire.