BHP Group (BHP) gains court approval for AU$110m Samarco class action deal

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BHP Group Limited announced that the Federal Court of Australia has approved the settlement of the Australian Samarco shareholder class action. Under the terms of the 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 this amount from its insurers, which reduces the net financial impact on the company.

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BHP secures court approval for AU$110m Samarco class action settlement, largely insured.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved a settlement of the Australian Samarco shareholder class action against BHP Group Limited. BHP has agreed to pay the applicants AU$110 million, which includes interest and costs, and the settlement is explicitly stated to involve no admission of liability. This resolves a defined piece of shareholder litigation linked to the Samarco incident.

BHP also states that it expects to recover the majority of the settlement amount from its insurers. This suggests that the direct cash outflow to BHP is likely to be significantly less than AU$110 million, although the exact net cost is not detailed in the excerpt. The approval by the Federal Court of Australia provides closure on this particular class action, while other Samarco-related obligations, if any, are not addressed here.

The announcement is dated 5 December 2025 and is authorised by the Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary, indicating it is a formal legal milestone. Subsequent company filings may provide additional context on cumulative Samarco-related costs and insurance recoveries, but this disclosure alone focuses narrowly on this approved settlement and expected insurance reimbursements.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

5 December 2025

BHP GROUP LIMITED

(ABN 49 004 028 077)

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

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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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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				BHP Group Limited
Date: 5 December 2025				By:		/s/ Stefanie Wilkinson
				Name:		Stefanie Wilkinson
				Title:		Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary

FAQ

What did BHP (BHP) announce regarding the Samarco Australian securities class action?

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

How much will BHP (BHP) pay under the Samarco class action settlement?

Under the settlement terms, BHP has agreed to pay the applicants AU$110 million, inclusive of interest and costs.

Does the Samarco class action settlement involve an admission of liability by BHP (BHP)?

No. BHP states that the AU$110 million settlement is made with no admission of liability.

Will insurers cover part of BHP’s (BHP) Samarco settlement payment?

BHP states that it expects to recover the majority of the AU$110 million settlement amount from its insurers.

When was the Samarco class action settlement approved by the court?

The Federal Court of Australia approved the Samarco shareholder class action settlement on 5 December 2025.

Who authorised the release of BHP’s (BHP) Samarco settlement announcement?

The announcement was authorised by Stefanie Wilkinson, BHP’s Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary.