BHP Rides High On Strong Demand For Copper And Iron Ore

Strong demand for copper and steady demand for iron ore underpinned a 30% profit increase by the world's biggest mining company, BHP

Australian-based BHP, the world’s biggest mining company, will pay its highest dividend in four years as it benefits from strong demand for the commodities it produces, especially copper and iron ore. Underlying profit rose by 30% to $13.2 billion in... [1992 chars]

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