BHP Group Limited

Legal Proceedings Report • Dec 5, 2025

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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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