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BHP Group appointed Brandon Craig as CEO, effective July 1, replacing Mike Henry, who has served since 2020. Craig previously led BHP's iron ore division and was president of Americas operations. He will focus on expanding copper and potash production amidst slowing iron ore demand.

Under Henry, BHP became the largest copper producer, emphasizing commodities linked to decarbonization. Craig's annual salary will be $1.9 million. This leadership transition comes amid broader changes in the global mining sector as companies adapt to rising demand for energy-transition metals.