BHP Posts Higher 1H Net Profit, Dividend; Signs $4.3B Silver Streaming Deal with Wheaton Precious Metals.

BHP reported a rise in its 1H net profit and dividend, and signed a $4.3 billion silver streaming deal with Wheaton Precious Metals. The deal relates to Antamina silver production and includes an upfront payment of $4.3 billion at completion. The streaming agreement represents the most valuable streaming transaction in BHP's history.