BHP's balance sheet, as of June 30, 2022, looks strong, with its cash and cash equivalents exceeding its interest bearing liabilities.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4613744-bhp-group-industrial-metals-royalty-companies-offer-higher-return-lower-risk?source=feed_all_articles

Given even in the midst of the Covid pandemic copper held above $2/lb, BHP's primary assets look well positioned.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4639602-bhp-metals-mining-best-hedge-your-oil-stocks?source=feed_all_articles

The miner, whose shareholders will have a chance to approve or reject BHP's $9.6 billion takeover offer in late March or early April, said it produced a record 36,307 tonnes of copper in the fourth quarter, up 12.8 per cent from a year ago.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/mining/oz-minerals-warns-of-higher-power-costs-c-9598570