BHP sells 49% stake in WAIO inland power partnership to GIP for US$2 billion
BHP entered a silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals tied to its Antamina mine stake, raising USD 4.3 billion upfront. Wheaton will receive a share of BHP’s equity share of Antamina’s future silver output, monetizing a non-core by-product. Separately, BHP agreed with Global Infrastructure Partners to sell a 49% stake in a WAIO inland power partnership for USD 2 billion cash. BHP retains strategic and operational control of the power network, paying a tariff linked to WAIO consumption over 25 years. Proceeds were earmarked for growth investment, with some returned to shareholders via the FY2026 dividend. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BHP Group Limited published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)
3 billion upfront. Wheaton will receive a share of BHP’s equity share of Antamina’s future silver output, monetizing a non-core by-product. Separately, BHP agreed with Global Infrastructure Partners to sell a 49% stake in a WAIO inland power partnership for USD 2 billion cash. BHP retains strategic and operational control of the power network, paying a tariff linked to WAIO consumption over 25 years.
Proceeds were earmarked for growth investment, with some returned to shareholders via the FY2026 dividend. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BHP Group Limited published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
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