Brandon Craig says miner’s focus will be on organic growth rather than deals
Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig currently heads its Americas business, where the miner has been expanding its copper and potash production. © Reuters
SHAUN TURTON
March 18, 2026 09:21 JST
Updated on March 18, 2026 14:01 JST
CANBERRA — Australia’s BHP announced a new chief executive on Wednesday, with 25-year company veteran Brandon Craig pledging that the world’s largest listed miner will increasingly look to the Americas for growth as it pivots to copper and potash fertilizer projects.