BHP and Faraday Copper sign letter of intent to explore pathways to unlock US copper basin development

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A wholly-owned subsidiary of BHP Group Limited (“BHP”) and Faraday Copper Corp. (“Faraday”), have signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to explore a potential transaction whereby Faraday would acquire 100% of BHP's San Manuel property in Arizona, USA. In exchange, BHP would receive a 30% interest in the equity of Faraday, and commensurate shareholder and marketing rights. In addition, BHP has agreed to participate in any equity raise by Faraday, over a two-year period, up to a maximum aggregated subscription amount of US$20 million.

GlobeNewsWire • 8 hours ago

Buy 5 Top-Ranked Solid Dividend-Paying Stocks to Remain Safe in 2026

AU, F, HSY, RIO and BHP are five high-yield dividend giants looking like safe bets in 2026 as AI-driven volatility rattles tech stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • 6 hours ago

Forget Chips, Buy Wires: BHP Hits Highs as Copper Overtakes Iron

While investors obsess over the next fluctuation in chipmaker stock prices, a quiet revolution pushed the world's largest miner to a record high on Feb. 17, 2026. BHP Group NYSE: BHP rose to approximately $74.27, signaling that the digital economy has finally hit a physical constraint: electricity.

MarketBeat • Feb 19, 2026

BHP Group CFO on Bumper Copper Profits, M&A Outlook

BHP Group posted earnings at the upper end of analyst expectations, driven by a historic metals rally and a years-long effort to shore up copper production. CFO Vandita Pant discusses the details with Bloomberg's Paul Allen.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Feb 17, 2026

BHP Group Limited (BHP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

BHP Group Limited (BHP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2026

BHP Group Limited (BHP) M&A Call Transcript

BHP Group Limited (BHP) M&A Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2026

BHP's interim result sharpens its copper pitch as dividend payout surprises

BHP Group Ltd (LSE:BHP, ASX:BHP) used its first-half result to underline how quickly copper is reshaping the group, with RBC Capital Markets describing the numbers as a “clean, copper-led result with solid financial 1H performance”. The Canadian bank said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation from the world's largest miner were “modestly ahead”, alongside free cash flow, while “the 60% payout surprised positively”.

Proactive Investors • Feb 17, 2026

BHP Exploring Infrastructure Deals as It Chases $10 Billion Target

BHP Group has opportunities to unlock more value from its portfolio of assets, but won't put a deadline on a target for generating as much as $10 billion from deals.

WSJ • Feb 16, 2026

Is BHP's Cheap Valuation Reason Enough to Bet on the Stock?

BHP Group Limited BHP currently trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 15.38X, a discount to the Zacks Mining - Miscellaneous industry's average of 16.31X.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 11, 2026

Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why BHP (BHP) is a Great Choice

Does BHP (BHP) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2026