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UPDATED Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Copper overtakes iron ore in annual profits at top miner
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Annual earnings at the world’s biggest miner rose to $33bn, with copper profits surpassing iron ore.
WHO: the world’s biggest miner
WHAT: Annual earnings surged to $33bn, driven by booming demand for data centres and energy networks, with copper overtaking iron ore in profits.
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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