--BHP Group would consider operating in riskier countries so that it can get access to the best copper and nickel deposits, the Financial Times reports, citing an interview with Chief Executive Mike Henry at the FT Mining Summit.

--Mr. Henry told the FT that he was confident the company could manage the risks of investing and operating in politically volatile developing countries. "For attractive enough opportunities we would contemplate pursuing them, sure," he said.

Full story: https://on.ft.com/3acpULA

Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@wsj.com

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