BHP Group Ltd Group Financial Controller Emma Kate Stone reported two acquisitions of 32 ordinary shares each on October 1, 2026; one entry lists US$41.93 per share, converted from A$60.34, and the other lists US$0.00 per share. She was granted 13,520 Conditional Awards on September 30, 2026, each a contingent right to receive one ordinary share that will vest under plan rules, subject to continued service through August 29, 2029.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) furnished a Form 6-K providing the slides from its 16 September 2026 ESG Roundtable in Melbourne, outlining current safety, climate, decarbonisation and social value initiatives across its operated assets.
The presentation emphasises that safety remains the top priority, highlighting use of the BHP Operating System and technology such as autonomous haulage, proximity detection and AI-enabled monitoring to reduce high‑potential injuries and remove people from hazards. BHP describes an operational GHG emissions pathway on track for its FY2030 medium‑term target and a potential pathway to its 2050 net zero goal for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions, including renewable electricity, electrification trials and methane abatement activities.
The slides also detail BHP’s social value framework, including long‑term agreements with Traditional Owners, procurement from Indigenous businesses, workforce diversity progress and partnerships in Canada and Australia intended to support regional employment, infrastructure reliability and community investment, presented as foundations for long‑term operational performance and growth.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) has released its 2026 Notice of Meeting and AGM materials, highlighting strong FY2026 operating and financial performance and setting out governance and remuneration resolutions for shareholder approval. The AGM is scheduled for October 22, 2026 in Sydney, with a live webcast available.
For FY2026, BHP reported attributable profit of US$9.8 billion (up from US$9.0 billion in FY2025), underlying EPS of 260.0 US cents (vs 200.2 US cents), and a total dividend of 172 US cents per share, equating to US$8.7 billion or 66% of underlying attributable profit. Copper contributed more than half of underlying EBITDA, with around 2 Mt of copper produced for a second consecutive year, while Western Australia Iron Ore remained the lowest-cost major iron ore producer globally.
The Board recommends shareholders vote in favour of Items 2–11, 13 and 14, and against the external director nomination in Item 12. Item 14 seeks approval of equity grants to new CEO Brandon Craig under BHP’s Cash and Deferred Plan and Long Term Incentive Plan, including 26,685 + 26,685 CDP Deferred Rights with a combined face value of US$1.743 million and 116,353 LTIP Performance Rights with a face value of US$3.8 million. Item 15 seeks renewal of approval for potential leaving entitlements for senior executives and certain subsidiary directors for a further three years.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) reported that Non-executive Director Mark Vassella acquired BHP ordinary shares on September 11, 2026. He made an on-market purchase of 2,675 ordinary shares on the ASX, split between his own name and a family trust of which he is a beneficiary. The company confirms the trades did not occur during a closed period.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) responded to recent media speculation about a potential partnership involving part of its Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) business. The company states that it regularly explores partnership options that may create long-term value for shareholders, but affirms that WAIO remains central to its portfolio and that it remains fully committed to WAIO and to Western Australia.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) confirmed the currency details for its previously declared final dividend of 99 US cents per share for the year ended 30 June 2026. For shareholders on the South African branch register, the dividend is set at 1,580.51520 South African cents per share, using an exchange rate of 15.96480 based on the average rate on 27 August 2026.
Foreign currency exchange rates for other currencies will be determined using rates on a single day or an average period of days ending on or before the Record Date of 4 September 2026 and will be announced on 7 September 2026. The dividend payment date is 23 September 2026.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) reported that Group Financial Controller Emma Kate Stone converted 7,774 Conditional Awards into the same number of ordinary shares on August 21, 2026, upon vesting of awards granted on September 27, 2023. On the same date, she sold 6,774 ordinary shares at US$46.57 per share, with the U.S. dollar price derived from an Australian dollar price of A$65.18 using the Reserve Bank of Australia exchange rate of A$1 = US$0.7145.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) reported equity transactions by four senior executives on 21 August 2026. Chief Executive Officer Brandon Craig acquired 29,756 ordinary shares through vesting of awards and related plans and sold 14,235 shares on‑market at AUD $65.18 to meet expected tax obligations.
President Americas Jessica Farrell acquired 16,196 shares via Management Award Plan vesting and sold 7,750 shares at AUD $65.18 for expected tax. President Australia Geraldine Slattery acquired 69,256 shares from Long Term Incentive and Cash and Deferred plans and sold 33,253 shares at AUD $65.18. Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant acquired 54,593 shares from similar plan vestings and sold 17,676 shares at AUD $65.18, also for expected tax obligations.
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) reports a strong FY2026, combining higher commodity prices with tight cost control. Revenue rose to US$58.8 billion and underlying EBITDA to US$32.9 billion, up 27 per cent with an almost 60 per cent margin. Underlying attributable profit was US$13.2 billion, while reported profit attributable to shareholders was US$9.8 billion after US$3.4 billion in exceptional losses, mainly a US$2.3 billion non‑cash impairment at the Jansen potash project.
Free cash flow increased 83 per cent to US$9.8 billion and net debt fell to US$8.7 billion, slightly below the US$10–20 billion target range. The Board declared total FY2026 dividends of 172 US cents per share (US$8.7 billion), a 62 cents increase and a 66 per cent payout of underlying profit. BHP’s 2026 economic contribution was US$50.8 billion, including US$12.4 billion in payments to governments.
Operationally, BHP remained the world’s largest copper producer, with copper contributing over half Group EBITDA at a 70 per cent margin, and Western Australia Iron Ore delivered record output while retaining the lowest‑cost major producer position with a cost advantage of over US$10 per tonne. Jansen Stage 1 is 84 per cent complete with first potash expected mid‑CY2027, though both Stage 1 and Stage 2 face higher capital estimates. Safety indicators improved (HPIF down 27 per cent year on year and 69 per cent over five years), but this was overshadowed by a contractor fatality in July 2026.
BHP Group Limited filed its annual report for the year ended 30 June 2026, showing higher scale and profitability across its diversified mining portfolio. Revenue was US$58.8 billion, up from US$51.3 billion, with profit after tax of US$13.0 billion versus US$11.1 billion. Profit attributable to shareholders was US$9.8 billion, and underlying attributable profit reached US$13.2 billion. Net operating cash flow rose to US$21.8 billion, while net debt declined to US$8.7 billion, supporting a strong balance sheet.
The Board applied its capital allocation framework, determining dividends of 172 US cents per share for FY2026, distributing US$8.7 billion, and reporting underlying EBITDA of US$32.9 billion with a 26.1% underlying return on capital employed. Copper was emphasized as the key growth engine, contributing more than half of earnings with a 70% EBITDA margin and around 2 million tonnes of production, including 1,261 kt from Escondida and record output at Olympic Dam.
The company advanced major growth projects: Jansen potash (84% complete, first production targeted mid‑CY2027) and multiple copper expansions in Chile, South Australia and joint ventures such as Vicuña and Resolution. BHP also recorded a US$2.3 billion non‑cash impairment tied to higher capital intensity at Jansen and reported a contractor fatality at the Peak Downs mine, underscoring its ongoing safety focus. Sustainability initiatives included 80% renewable electricity for operated assets and progress toward FY2030 emissions targets.