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Live: BHP reports 30pc profit jump on high copper prices

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 18 August 2026 at 7:53 am

BHP reports a 30 per cent profit jump on high copper prices as we delve into the books of some of the nation's most valuable listed companies.

Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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