BHP Appoints Brandon Craig as CEO, Focuses on Americas and Copper Growth
STRATEGIC MINERALS
BHP Group has appointed Brandon Craig as CEO, effective July 1, succeeding Mike Henry. Craig has over 25 years with BHP, previously leading the Americas division and the iron ore business. He highlighted the significance of growth in the US, Chile, and Argentina, particularly in copper and potash.
While committed to organic growth, he did not rule out mergers if compelling. BHP faces challenges in its relationship with China’s Mineral Resources Group and rising mining costs due to global tensions. The company aims to improve government and customer relations while navigating a generational shift in the mining industry.

Mar 18, 2026, 1:31 PM