BHP Group is trading 3.11% up now at $96.54, extending gains after its August 18 earnings beat highlighted record copper prices and stronger profitability.
- Reuters reported copper had become the miner’s largest earnings driver.
- Sector momentum on August 21 has been supported by stronger precious-metals prices and a weaker U.S. dollar.
- The Arizona mine-water pilot is constructive, but no evidence directly links it to today’s move.