About us Our purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world. Our Businesses We are among the world’s top producers of commodities, including iron ore, copper, nickel and metallurgical (steelmaking) coal. Strategy We have a simple and diverse portfolio of global tier one assets that are high quality, with low-cost options for future growth, development potential and value creation. Leadership team Our leaders, including BHP’s Board and Executive Leadership Team, are required to hold themselves accountable and live Our Charter values. BHP at a glance As a world-leading resources company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, our products are sold worldwide, with sales and marketing led through our Singapore and Houston locations. We're focused on the resources the world needs to grow and decarbonise. Copper for renewable energy. Nickel for electric vehicles. Potash for sustainable farming. Iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition. A resources mix for today and for the future. 136 BHP was founded in 1885. 80,000 More than 80,000 employees and contractors work at BHP. 90 We work in over 90 locations worldwide. Our history We’ve played, and continue to play, an essential role to create better standards of living and facilitate greater prosperity since 1885. Our future Our products are helping to build the world for the generations to come. Operating ethically Wherever we operate in the world, we’re committed to working with integrity – doing what is right, and doing what we say we will do. Our Charter Values Get the latest BHP news, straight to your inbox When news breaks, you'll be the first to hear out. Stay in touch with our latest updates, investor news and media releases. Your email address Subscribe © BHP 2021 About What we do Investors Sustainability Careers News Suppliers Contact us Keep in touch Follow BHP to stay up to date https://www.facebook.com/BHP https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhp/ https://www.twitter.com/BHP https://www.youtube.com/BHP Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Act Statement Terms of use Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. We also use cookies to monitor your use of our website, compile aggregate data and provide you with a good experience when you browse our website. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or manage your specific cookie options. For more detailed information on what cookies are and how they work, please read our Cookies Policy. Manage cookies Decline All Accept Cookie Preferences