{"id":58614,"date":"2026-02-16T18:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/bhp-posts-6-2b-profit-and-secures-massive-silver-deal-amid-global-geopolitical-tensions\/58614\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T18:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:38:29","slug":"bhp-posts-6-2b-profit-and-secures-massive-silver-deal-amid-global-geopolitical-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/bhp-posts-6-2b-profit-and-secures-massive-silver-deal-amid-global-geopolitical-tensions\/58614\/","title":{"rendered":"BHP Posts $6.2B Profit and Secures Massive Silver Deal Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BHP Group Limited (<a href=\"\/stock\/BHP\">BHP<\/a>) reported a robust H1 underlying profit of $6.20B<\/strong> and announced a <strong>$4.3B <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/metal\/silver\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"silver price today\">silver<\/a> streaming deal<\/strong> with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (<a href=\"\/stock\/WPM\">WPM<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Woodside Energy Group Ltd (<a href=\"\/stock\/WDS\">WDS<\/a>) confirmed its resource base<\/strong> with year-end 2025 2P reserves reaching <strong>2,999.5 MMboe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The US is intensifying military pressure on Iran<\/strong>, deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group ahead of critical diplomatic negotiations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Zealand food prices surged 2.5% in January<\/strong>, marking the largest monthly increase in four years and signaling persistent inflationary pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan is moving to strengthen national security<\/strong> with upcoming talks on anti-spy legislation, while the startup <strong>NOT A HOTEL<\/strong> secured <strong>10.1B yen<\/strong> for expansion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BHP Group Limited (<a href=\"\/stock\/BHP\">BHP<\/a>) delivered a strong set of first-half results, headlined by an <strong>underlying profit of $6.20B<\/strong> and a <strong>net income of $5.64B<\/strong>. The mining giant maintained its full-year output guidance and declared an <strong>interim dividend of $0.73 per share<\/strong>, supported by an <strong>EBITDA of $15.46B<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In a major strategic move, BHP announced a <strong>$4.3B silver streaming deal<\/strong> with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (<a href=\"\/stock\/WPM\">WPM<\/a>). The agreement involves a significant upfront payment to BHP, providing a substantial capital injection as the company continues to optimize its global portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Woodside Energy Group Ltd (<a href=\"\/stock\/WDS\">WDS<\/a>) released its annual reserves statement, highlighting a resilient resource base despite natural field declines. The company reported <strong>1,882.1 MMboe in proved (1P) reserves<\/strong> and <strong>2,999.5 MMboe in proved plus probable (2P) reserves<\/strong> as of year-end 2025.<\/p>\n<p><em>Energy analysts noted that Woodside&#39;s 2C contingent resources of 5,795.7 MMboe provide a deep pipeline for future development.<\/em> The company continues to focus on maximizing value from its Australian and international assets, including the Sangomar and Scarborough projects.<\/p>\n<p>Geopolitical tensions are escalating as the <strong>US increases military pressure on Iran<\/strong> ahead of high-stakes talks. The Pentagon has reportedly ordered a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region, joining the <strong>USS Abraham Lincoln<\/strong> to deter potential Iranian aggression.<\/p>\n<p><em>The buildup comes amid domestic unrest in Iran and warnings from Washington of &quot;traumatic&quot; consequences if a nuclear deal is not reached.<\/em> Markets are closely monitoring the situation for potential impacts on global oil supply and regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, the government is set to begin formal discussions on <strong>new anti-spy laws as early as this summer<\/strong>. The proposed legislation aims to curb foreign interference and protect state secrets, reflecting a hardening stance on national security under the current administration.<\/p>\n<p>On the corporate front, the innovative hospitality startup <strong>NOT A HOTEL secured 10.1B yen<\/strong> in a new funding round. The capital will be used to fund the expansion of its network of luxury properties, which allows owners to share high-end vacation homes through a proprietary platform.<\/p>\n<p>Economic data from New Zealand showed a sharp <strong>2.5% month-on-month jump in food prices<\/strong> for January. This spike follows a 0.3% decline in the previous month and represents the largest monthly increase since 2022, driven largely by rising costs for groceries and produce.<\/p>\n<p><em>The data suggests that inflation remains a &quot;sticky&quot; challenge for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.<\/em> Households are facing significant price hikes in staples like chocolate and fresh vegetables, complicating the outlook for interest rate cuts later this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways BHP Group Limited (BHP) reported a robust H1 underlying profit of $6.20B and announced a $4.3B silver streaming 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