Media speculation on Western Australia Iron Ore

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BHP Group Limited has responded to media speculation regarding a potential partnership involving part of its Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) business, stating that while they regularly explore options to create long-term shareholder value and have a history of partnerships, WAIO remains central to their portfolio and they are fully committed to the asset and Western Australia.

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BHP Group Limited
04 September 2026
 

Exchange release                                                 

4 September 2026

 

Response to media speculation regarding Western Australia Iron Ore

BHP notes the recent media speculation regarding a potential partnership involving part of the Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) business.

BHP has a long history of partnerships at its assets, and regularly explores options that may create long-term value to its shareholders.

WAIO remains central to BHP's portfolio and BHP remains fully committed to WAIO and to Western Australia.

 

Authorised for release by Stefanie Wilkinson, Group Company Secretary.

 



 

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