REG - BHP Group Limited - Court Approval of Australian Class Action

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RNS Number : 4357K  BHP Group Limited  05 December 2025

Exchange release

5 December 2025

 

Court Approval of Samarco Australian Securities Class Action Settlement

Today, the Federal Court of Australia approved the settlement of the
Australian Samarco shareholder class action, that was previously disclosed on
9 September 2025.

Under the terms of settlement, BHP has agreed to pay the Applicants AU$110
million, inclusive of interest and costs, with no admission of liability. BHP
expects to recover the majority of the settlement amount from its insurers.

Authorised for release by Stefanie Wilkinson, Group General Counsel and Group
Company Secretary.

 

 

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