New BHP CEO Brandon Craig Says Miner Open to Deals for Growth

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By Paul-Alain Hunt

May 13, 2026 at 2:02 AM UTC

BHP Group’s incoming Chief Executive Officer Brandon Craig has not ruled out dealmaking as a key part of the mining giant’s growth strategy.

The company is focused on copper when it comes to acquisitions, Craig said in a speech at the Bank of America Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference in Miami on Tuesday.