BHP
BHP Group Limited, originally founded as the Broken Hill Proprietary Company in 1885, is an Australian multinational mining and metals corporation and the largest mining company in the world. The company started with the discovery of silver deposits in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and has since expanded into various base metals and minerals. BHP is headquartered in Melbourne and London and has a strong history of growth through strategic acquisitions and innovation. BHP's core business focuses on the extraction and processing of a wide range of commodities, including iron ore, coal, copper, petroleum, and natural gas. The company also produces other minerals like manganese and nickel. In addition to mining, BHP operates integrated steelworks and provides logistics services, including shipping fleets and coal collieries. Its products serve a diverse customer base, including steel manufacturers and energy producers across global markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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Headcount trend
BHP went from 23,163 employees in Jul 2023 to 23,902 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 951 people joined, 566 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.
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BHP FAQ
How many employees does BHP have?
BHP has about 23,902 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does BHP sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. BHP filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is BHP's revenue per employee?
BHP makes about $2.14M in revenue per employee, based on $51.17B annual revenue and 23,902 employees.
How much does BHP pay?
6figr has 3 salary profiles for BHP in India and 2 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the BHP salaries page. See BHP salaries in India
Is BHP a public company?
Yes. BHP is publicly traded under the ticker BHP on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.