BHP’s Olympic Dam Expansion Aims to Double Copper Production in South Australia

BHP, the world’s largest mining company, is seeking approval for a significant expansion of its Olympic Dam copper smelter and refinery in South Australia. The project, if approved, would introduce a second copper smelting furnace, aiming to double the company’s current copper production in the region by the mid-2030s. This expansion aligns with BHP’s strategy to capitalize on the growing demand for copper driven by the global energy transition.

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