South Australia is home to about 70% of Australia's copper resources. BHP operates three underground copper mines, Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill and a nationally significant smelter and refinery complex in South Australia's far north. Global megatrends like population growth, rising living standards, and the energy transition are driving copper demand. We are responsibly producing copper the world needs.💪 #copper #southaustralia #BHP | BHP

Grab your hard hats! Here’s a glimpse into a day in the life at our Carrapateena operations in South Australia. Did you know these interesting facts about copper? ✔️ South Australia boasts approximately 70% of Australia's copper resources. ✔️ Copper plays a crucial role in power grids, household appliances, and countless other applications. ✔️ Smartphones typically contain 15-20g of copper. As global megatrends such as population growth, improving living standards, and the transition to sustaina