Diversified mining giant BHP has surprised shareholders with a record $5.1bn (R73.4bn) interim dividend, saying it is more upbeat about global economic prospects in light of vaccine rollouts and stimulus efforts.

The world’s largest listed miner says it is encouraged by the pro-growth agendas of politicians in large economies and is optimistic about sustained demand for commodities in the 2020s...

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