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BHP Group Limited announced on 5 December 2025 that the Federal Court of Australia approved the settlement of the Australian Samarco shareholder class action, which was previously disclosed on 9 September 2025. Under the terms of settlement, BHP agreed to pay the Applicants AU$110 million, inclusive of interest and costs, with no admission of liability, and expects to recover the majority from its insurers.
| Date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Time | 14:33:39 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 4357K |
5 December 2025
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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