Top miner BHP promotes insider Henry to CEO, shares fall
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MELBOURNE (Reuters) - BHP Group Ltd on Thursday named its Australian head Mike Henry to succeed Andrew Mackenzie as the miner's chief executive, shunning calls from some investors for fresh blood from outside the Anglo Australian giant.Mackenzie, 62, will retire on Dec. 31, ending nearly seven years in charge of the biggest global miner. Henry, 53, will step into the top job on Jan. 1, after leading the Australian operations since 2016.BHP's shares fell 1.6% in early trade after the..