BHP appoints Brandon Craig as new CEO

African business outlets frame Craig’s appointment as part of a shift in BHP’s centre of gravity toward the Americas. They stress that copper‑heavy growth in the Western Hemisphere could limit near‑term expansion in Africa unless new deposits or partnerships emerge. They also note that Craig’s approach to host countries in the Americas may signal how BHP will treat African governments over tax, ownership and local content.

• •African commentators see BHP’s focus on the Americas under Craig as reducing immediate attention to African projects.
• •Brandon Craig’s record in dealing with Latin American governments is viewed as a guide to future talks with African states.
• •Copper’s rise inside BHP is interpreted as a warning that African producers must compete harder to attract investment.
• •South African coverage links BHP’s leadership change to wider shifts in global mining capital flows away from older hubs.
• •African outlets expect Craig to face pressure to show clear benefits for local communities in any future African ventures.