Mining Giant BHP Group Bumps Up Investment In Potash; Approves C$6.4B For Stage 2 Of Jansen Project
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BHP Group Ltd has approved an investment of C$6.4 billion for Stage 2 of the Jansen potash project, doubling its investment in potash. The company aims to build one of the world's largest potash mines and expects the construction to take around six years. The first production is planned for FY29. This follows BHP's approval of C$7.5 billion for stage one of the project in August 2021. BHP shares are trading lower by 1.04% at $56.95 premarket.
October 31, 2023 | 12:00 pm
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BHP Group's approval of a C$6.4 billion investment for Stage 2 of the Jansen potash project could potentially impact its stock price.
The news of BHP Group's significant investment in the Jansen potash project indicates the company's commitment to expanding its operations. However, such a large investment could also raise concerns about potential risks and financial pressure, which may have contributed to the premarket drop in BHP's stock price.
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