BHP Lifts Outlook, Pays Record Dividend During Supercycle Talk
- Top mining company rewards investors with $5.1 billion payout
- Miner posts 16% gain in first-half profit as iron ore rallies
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BHP Group boosted its outlook for the global economy as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout gathers pace, backing its optimism by rewarding investors with a record $5.1 billion first-half dividend.
The world’s biggest miner reported a 16% increase in first-half profit, and said it will pay a record interim dividend of $1.01, up from 65 cents last year.