On September 21, 2026, BHP announced a comprehensive capital allocation exceeding $10 billion across a five-year horizon focused on enhancing its Western Australian operations. The funding will primarily target upgrades to existing port facilities and railway networks that serve the company’s iron ore mines. These infrastructure improvements are designed to remove logistical bottlenecks and enable the region’s iron ore production to reach 305 million tonnes per year by the end of fiscal year 2028.
Beyond the core iron ore expansion, the broader investment framework also includes provisions to scale up the group’s copper portfolio. By modernizing transport and handling assets, BHP aims to secure long-term operational efficiency while supporting higher throughput volumes. The initiative underscores the miner’s strategy to maintain competitive supply chains in a market where logistics constraints frequently impact delivery schedules and cost structures.