The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is in the red on Wednesday morning. At the time of writing, the shares are down 1.25% to $52.08 a piece.

Despite today’s decline, the mining giant’s shares are still 13.68% higher for the year to date and 26.97% above where they were last year.

What happened to BHP shares this week?

It’s been a big week for the company, and its share price is still settling following news of its impressive half-year results, its latest dividend announcement, and a new silver agreement.

On Tuesday, the group announced that it has entered into a long-term streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (NYSE: WPM). Under the agreement, BHP will receive an upfront payment of US$4.3…