BHP share price hits a 52-week high as the March dividend countdown begins
BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$59.25, matching a 52-week high ahead of ex-dividend dates this week. The miner updated its interim dividend notice, setting a ZAR/USD rate of 15.92875 and flagging further conversion rates due March 9. Rio Tinto rose 1.3%, while Fortescue dropped 3.0%. Benchmark iron ore fell to $98.2 a ton on the Singapore Exchange.