BHP Group Ltd reported the results of its 2026 annual general meeting, with every resolution decided by poll. All listed resolutions carried except the proposal to elect Stephen Mayne, an external candidate nominated for election, as a director.
BHP Group Limited (BHP) released Chair Ross McEwan’s and CEO Brandon Craig’s addresses for its 2026 AGM; Craig took the role after Mike Henry retired. The addresses reported FY2026 underlying EBITDA of US$33 billion and underlying attributable profit of US$13 billion, up 30%. The Board approved total dividends equivalent to about $2.40 Australian per share, representing US$8.7 billion returned to shareholders and BHP’s highest dividend in four years.
Management said current plans are expected to support company-wide compound annual production growth of approximately 3% to 4% through 2035, including around 5% annual growth for copper. CEO Brandon Craig said the Jansen project has taken longer and cost more than originally planned, with safe, disciplined delivery its immediate priority.
McEwan and Craig addressed the deaths of two colleagues on site in recent months and reiterated the company’s focus on safety. BHP said Indigenous supplier spending exceeded US$1 billion, three times the level three years earlier. Its total economic contribution exceeded US$50 billion, including more than US$12 billion in taxes, royalties and other payments to governments.
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) 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 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.
BHP Group reported record FY26 iron ore production of 265 Mt and delivered about 2 Mt of copper for the second consecutive year. Total copper output was 1,953 kt, down 3% as planned grade decline at Escondida and ore complexity at Spence offset stronger volumes from Copper South Australia and Antamina.
Higher prices were realised, with the average copper price rising to US$5.74/lb, 35% above FY25, and WAIO iron ore prices averaging US$84.56/wmt. FY26 unit costs are expected at the bottom of guidance for all copper assets, within guidance at WAIO and towards the top end at BMA.
FY27 guidance points to copper production of 1,650–1,800 kt and iron ore of 260–272 Mt, reflecting lower Escondida grades and continued steelmaking and energy coal production within similar ranges. Growth projects advanced, including Jansen Stage 1 potash (84% complete), the ~US$0.9 bn Ministers North iron ore project expected to deliver ~20 Mtpa with first ore in FY29, and RIGI approval for the Vicuña copper district. BHP also agreed transactions that will lift its Faraday Copper stake to about 32.5% and refreshed its executive leadership under new CEO Brandon Craig.
BHP Group Ltd reported that Group Financial Controller Emma Kate Stone acquired additional ordinary shares through two compensation-related awards. On July 2, 2026, she received 32 shares at no cost and another 32 shares at a price of US$40.74 per share, converted from A$59.09. After these awards, she directly holds 3,716 ordinary shares, indicating a relatively small, routine increase in her equity position.