BHP在2026年提振了28%的利润,但关闭了昆士兰煤矿,在高使用费基础上削减了750个就业机会,而其股价上升,并支付红利。
BHP boosted profits 28% in 2026 but closed a Queensland coal mine and cut 750 jobs over high royalties, while its share price rose and it paid a dividend.
BHP报告说,在铜和黄金表现强劲的推动下,半年利润增长28%,到2026年达到56.4亿美元,但宣布关闭昆士兰的Saraji South煤矿和750个裁员,理由是国家特许使用费高于利润。
BHP reported a 28% rise in half-year profit to $5.64 billion in 2026, driven by strong copper and gold performance, but announced the closure of its Saraji South coal mine in Queensland and 750 job cuts, citing high state royalties that exceed profits.
尽管煤炭产量不断上升, 该公司仍表示, 由于昆士兰州分层特许使用费制度, 目前纳税额已超过收入,
Despite rising coal output, the company said tax payments now exceed earnings due to Queensland’s tiered royalty system, which can reach 40% on high-priced coal.
政府保持税收结构对公共服务至关重要,尽管行业曾发出失业警告,但拒绝要求改变税收结构的呼吁。
The government maintains the tax structure is essential for public services, rejecting calls to change it despite industry warnings of job losses.
BHP的股价上涨了6.7%,它宣布了73美分的股息。
BHP’s share price rose 6.7%, and it declared a US73-cent dividend.