BHP share price climbs as record copper keeps miners in focus ahead of Jan 20 update
Sydney, Jan 7, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares ended 1.02% higher at A$47.70 on Wednesday, outpacing a modest 0.15% rise in the S&P/ASX 200 as heavyweight miners tracked firm commodity prices. Rio Tinto gained 1.62%, while Fortescue Metals edged down 0.18%. The move leaves BHP near its 52-week high as traders weigh whether the…