BHP Group is an Anglo-Australian natural resources company engaged principally in the exploration, development, production and marketing of commodities. Its core businesses include the extraction and processing of iron ore, copper, metallurgical and thermal coal, nickel and other minerals. BHP operates large-scale mining and processing assets and supplies raw materials used across steelmaking, energy and industrial supply chains.
The company has a global operating footprint with significant assets and projects in Australia and the Americas, and commercial activities that serve customers worldwide. BHP’s activities span the full resource value chain from exploration and mine development to processing, logistics and product marketing. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and its equity is listed on multiple exchanges, including availability to U.S. investors through American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BHP).
BHP traces its origins to the Broken Hill Proprietary Company, founded in 1885, and later merged with Billiton in 2001 to form BHP Billiton. In subsequent years the group simplified its corporate identity and now operates under the BHP name. Leadership includes a senior executive team responsible for operations, development and corporate strategy, with Mike Henry serving as chief executive officer.
In addition to its operating portfolio, BHP emphasizes capital allocation, project development and risk management to support long-term commodity supply. The company participates in partnerships and joint ventures for major projects and maintains programs focused on operational safety, asset reliability and engagement with host communities and regulators across the jurisdictions where it operates.