BHP Group Ltd is one of the ASX shares I would be happy to own heading into 2027.
The mining giant already has a collection of large, high-quality assets, but there are also some interesting growth opportunities ahead.
Here are three reasons to buy BHP shares.
The metal is needed across electricity networks, renewable energy, electric vehicles, data centres, and a wide range of other infrastructure.
At the same time, bringing new copper mines into production can take many years.
The company already has copper operations and the expertise to invest further as demand grows.
The company continues to put capital into projects that could support production for decades.
Its Jansen potash development in Canada is one example. Potash is used in fertiliser, giving BHP exposure to a market driven by global food production rather than the same forces that influence iron ore or copper.
For me, this is an interesting addition to the portfolio.
BHP already has large exposure to metals and minerals used in construction and industrial activity.
The final reason is BHP's existing strength.
BHP can reinvest in existing assets, develop new projects, pursue acquisitions when opportunities arise, strengthen the balance sheet, or return money to shareholders.