{
  "id": 6281751,
  "title": "BHP, KGHM join forces in global hunt for copper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bhp-kghm-join-forces-in-global-hunt-for-copper",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mining.com",
    "slug": "mining-com",
    "url": "https://www.mining.com/bhp-kghm-join-forces-in-global-hunt-for-copper/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BHP, the world's largest mining company, and KGHM, Europe's leading copper producer, have formed a strategic partnership to jointly search for new copper deposits worldwide. The two mining giants signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore potential areas of collaboration and share technical expertise. This partnership could extend beyond the regions where either company is currently active. KGHM, which is the global second-largest silver producer, has operations in Poland and assets in the United States, Canada, and Chile. BHP operates significant mining and resource projects in Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Brazil, and the United States. Speaking about the partnership, BHP CEO Brandon Craig emphasized the increasing global demand for copper, driven by traditional economic expansion, the energy transition, and digital investments. He added that BHP aims to generate high-return growth through innovative partnerships like this one. The MoU builds on an existing relationship between BHP and KGHM in Chile, where they have collaborated to enhance copper operations. According to KGHM President Remigiusz Paszkiewicz, the agreement provides a structured framework for their teams to evaluate potential projects and identify areas where combining their technical capabilities could lead to additional copper growth. Both companies will initially focus on refining their shared priorities and assessing how knowledge sharing and operational practice comparisons could yield tangible benefits. By leveraging their combined expertise, the partnership may expand their prospects for future projects beyond their current operational footprints. While the agreement is currently exploratory in nature, it could pave the way for more in-depth discussions and potential joint ventures in the future.",
  "summary": "The two mining heavyweights are looking beyond existing operations for new deposits as long-term copper demand accelerates.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}