BHP competitors and similar companies

1. 

   South32

   south32.net

   South32 was born of the demerger of noncore assets from BHP in 2015. Its major operations include alumina businesses in Australia and Brazil, aluminum in Brazil, South Africa, and Mozambique, and manganese businesses in Australia and South Africa. It sold New South Wales metallurgical coal in August 2024 and the Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia in December 2025. It also owns the Cannington silver/lead/zinc mine in Queensland. Its Australian manganese operations deliver high returns, but have a relatively short reserve life. The company acquired Arizona Mining, which brings with it the high-grade and likely low-cost Taylor project in the US, and also entered the copper business in 2022 via the purchase of a 45% stake in the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile.

   Australia · 4,797 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
   • Same size: 10,001-50,000 employees
   • Both based in Australia
2. 

   Vale

   vale.com

   Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years, the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by its iron ore business. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. In 2024, Vale sold a minority 10% stake in its base metals business, likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.

   Brazil · 67,466 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
3. 

   Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited

   harmony.co.za

   Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd is engaged in gold mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction, and processing. The group's primary product is gold bullion, produced at operations in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. Gold byproducts include uranium and silver. Strategic projects such as the Wafi-Golpu Project in the New Guinea Mobile Belt, the Eva Copper Project in the Mt Isa Inlier, Queensland, Australia, and the MAC Copper acquisition position the company as a gold-copper producer. The company operates across South Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.

   South Africa · 5,154 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
   • Same size: 10,001-50,000 employees
4. 

   Yancoal Australia

   yancoal.com.au

   Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.

   Australia · 1,019 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
   • Both based in Australia
5. 

   Banpu

   banpu.com

   บริษัท บ้านปู จำกัด (มหาชน) ผู้นำด้านพลังงานที่หลากหลายในระดับนานาชาติ ซึ่งดำเนินธุรกิจใน 10 ประเทศในเอเชีย-แปซิฟิก | Banpu is an international versatile energy provider operating in 10 countries across Asia-Pacific.

   Thailand · 403 employees on LinkedIn

6. 

   Sibanye-Stillwater

   sibanyestillwater.com

   Sibanye-Stillwater is one of the world's leading international precious metals mining company, with a diverse asset portfolio

   South Africa · 9,727 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
7. 

   Whitehaven Coal

   whitehavencoal.com.au

   Whitehaven Coal is a large Australian independent thermal and metallurgical coal miner with mines in the Gunnedah Basin, New South Wales. It also bought Blackwater and Daunia, two coking coal mines in Queensland, from BHP and Mitsubishi in April 2024. In addition, it owns the large Winchester South deposit next to its Daunia mine. Coal is railed to ports in Newcastle and Queensland for export to Asian customers. Initial production from Vickery and expanded production at its Queensland mines, Maules Creek, and Narrabri means we expect its share of salable coal production to approach 31 million metric tons from fiscal 2031, from about 13 million in fiscal 2023.

   Australia · 1,027 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
   • Both based in Australia
8. 

   Ivanhoe Mines

   ivanhoemines.com

   Mining with a greater purpose.

   Canada · 555 employees on LinkedIn

   • Both in Mining
9. 

   Glencore

   glencore.com

   Responsibly sourcing the commodities that advance everyday life

   Switzerland · 17,487 employees on LinkedIn

10. 

    Vedanta Resources

    vedantaresources.com

    Vedanta Resources plc is a global diversified metals and mining company with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

    • Both in Mining
    • Same size: 10,001-50,000 employees

Questions about BHP

How many employees does BHP have?

BHP has 40,869 employees on LinkedIn, down 1% over the last 12 months.

Where is BHP headquartered?

BHP is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Who are BHP's competitors?

Companies similar to BHP include South32, Vale, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, Yancoal Australia and Banpu.

What technologies does BHP use?

BHP's website uses Onsen UI, Boomerang, Sitecore, Prototype and SiteLock and 11 more.

When was BHP founded?

BHP was founded in 1851.