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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-188296
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240730
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240730
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240730

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BHP Group Ltd
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000811809
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	METAL MINING [1000]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			C3
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09526
		FILM NUMBER:		241154479

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		16/171 COLLINS STREET
		STREET 2:		MELBOURNE
		CITY:			VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
		STATE:			C3
		ZIP:			3000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011611300554757

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GPO BOX 86
		STREET 2:		MELBOURNE
		CITY:			VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
		STATE:			C3
		ZIP:			3001

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BHP BILLITON LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010629

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BHP LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010129

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY CO LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960116
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>30 July 2024 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BHP GROUP
LIMITED </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(ABN 49 004 028 077) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>30 July 2024 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BHP and Lundin Mining to acquire Filo
Corp. and form a 50/50 joint venture to progress the Filo del Sol and Josemaria projects </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP and Lundin Mining Corporation (<B>Lundin</B><B>
Mining</B>) have agreed to jointly acquire 100% of Filo Corp., a Toronto Stock Exchange (<B>TSX</B>) listed company, through a Canadian plan of arrangement (<B>Filo</B><B> Acquisition</B>). Filo Corp. owns 100% of the Filo del Sol (<B>FDS</B>)
copper project. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP and Lundin Mining have also agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture to hold the FDS and Josemaria projects (<B>Joint Venture</B>)
located in the Vicu&ntilde;a district of Argentina and Chile (together with the Filo Acquisition, the <B>Proposed Transaction</B>). Lundin Mining owns 100% of the Josemaria project. The Joint Venture will create a long-term partnership between BHP
and Lundin Mining to jointly develop an emerging copper district with world-class potential. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP&#146;s total cash payment for the Proposed Transaction
is expected to be approximately US$2.1 billion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Mike Henry, Chief Executive Officer of BHP said: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;The proposed transaction builds on a multi-year relationship between BHP and the Lundin Group of companies through which we have developed a strong
understanding of the resource potential of the Vicu&ntilde;a district and the possible pathways for development of the Filo del Sol and Josemaria projects. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This transaction aligns with BHP&#146;s strategy to acquire attractive early-stage copper projects and enter into strategic partnerships with parties where
complementary skills and experience can deliver long-term economic and social value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The joint venture with Lundin Mining will advance the development of
the Vicu&ntilde;a district, which offers the potential to become a major contributor to the economy of Argentina for decades to come. At the same time, by partnering with Lundin Mining, BHP is continuing to invest in the growth of a robust mining
sector in Canada.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Summary of the Proposed Transaction</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Filo Corp. Acquisition</I> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP and Lundin Mining have agreed
to jointly acquire Filo Corp. for total consideration of approximately C$4.1 billion, or C$33.00 per Filo Corp. share. This represents a premium of 32.2% to Filo Corp.&#146;s 30-day volume weighted average price on the TSX for the period ending 11
July 2024, being the day before press speculation of a transaction, and a premium of 12.2% to Filo Corp.&#146;s last closing price on the TSX on 29 July 2024. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filo Corp. shareholders may choose to receive cash, Lundin Mining shares or a combination of cash and Lundin Mining shares. BHP&#146;s share of the
consideration for the Filo Acquisition will be approximately C$1,908 million (US$1,377 million) in cash. Lundin Mining&#146;s share of the consideration for the Filo Acquisition will be approximately C$859 million in cash and C$1,289 million in
Lundin Mining shares. </P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filo Acquisition will be implemented by a court-approved plan of arrangement under the <I>Canada Business Corporations
Act</I> and will require approval by Filo Corp. shareholders in accordance with applicable Canadian corporate and securities laws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors
of Filo Corp. unanimously recommends (excluding certain directors who are required to abstain from voting) that the shareholders of Filo vote in favour of the Filo Acquisition. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of the directors and senior officers and certain other shareholders of Filo Corp., representing in aggregate approximately 35% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Filo Corp., have entered into voting support agreements and have agreed to vote in favour of the Filo Acquisition unless the Arrangement Agreement is terminated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the Filo Acquisition, BHP and Lundin Mining have also agreed to subscribe for 3,484,848 common shares of Filo Corp. at a price of C$33.00
per share for aggregate gross proceeds of C$115 million (the <B>Filo</B><B> </B><B>Share </B><B>Placement</B>) to provide interim financing to Filo Corp. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On closing of the Filo Acquisition, Lundin Mining and BHP will each own 50% of Filo Corp. and the FDS project. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Joint Venture</I> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP and Lundin Mining have agreed to form
the Joint Venture immediately following closing of the Filo Acquisition. Each of BHP and Lundin Mining would hold a 50% interest in the Joint Venture. Under the Joint Venture, the projects will be progressed in accordance with international industry
standards to deliver economic and social value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP would acquire 50% of the Josemaria project from Lundin Mining for cash consideration of approximately
US$690 million, subject to certain purchase price adjustments (<B>Josemaria</B><B> Transaction</B>). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP and Lundin Mining would each contribute their
respective 50% interests in Filo Corp. and the Josemaria project into the Joint Venture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic rationale</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Consolidating the FDS and Josemaria projects: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Facilitates development optionality at a district scale</B>: The<B> </B>proximity of the FDS and Josemaria
projects allows for infrastructure to be shared between the projects, with greater economies of scale and increased optionality for staged expansions, as well as the incorporation of future exploration as the district matures. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Accelerates</B><B> development</B><B>: </B>Leverages the advanced stage of engineering and permitting at the
Josemaria project to progress the combined FDS and Josemaria projects on a phased development timeline that recognises improving investment conditions in Argentina and the copper demands of the global energy transition. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Aligned with </B><B>BHP&#146;s</B><B> copper growth strategy</B>: The transactions align with BHP&#146;s
strategy to acquire early-stage copper projects as one of the levers to increase its exposure to future facing commodities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Access to an emerging copper district with </B><B>significant </B><B>potential:</B> The large-scale,
high-grade sulphide deposit at the FDS project is considered to represent one of the most significant copper discoveries globally in recent decades. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Entry to a </B><B>highly prospective</B><B> jurisdiction with an experienced partner: </B>Establishment of
BHP&#146;s presence in Argentina would be supported by the Lundin Group which has over 30 years of experience operating in the country. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The benefits of the Proposed Transaction to Filo Corp. shareholders include: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Immediately crystalli</B><B>s</B><B>es value</B><B> at a compelling premium</B>: The Filo Acquisition provides
Filo Corp. shareholders the opportunity to realise immediate value from the discovery of FDS at a compelling premium. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Continued exposure to the district:</B> The Proposed Transaction provides a path to develop FDS to its full
potential, backed by two experienced copper miners. Filo Corp. shareholders would have the ability to retain exposure to the district through shares in Lundin Mining. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Details on Filo Corp. and Lundin Mining </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filo Corp. owns
100% of FDS, which is an advanced-stage copper exploration project located along the border of the San Juan Province in Argentina and the Atacama Region of Chile. BHP acquired an initial 5% equity interest in Filo Corp. in March 2022, following the
discovery of the high-grade Aurora Zone at FDS. BHP and Filo Corp. subsequently formed a joint advisory committee to share expertise, exploration concepts and discuss future project development. Since then, Filo Corp. has continued to expand FDS,
extending the strike length of mineralisation to over 5 kilometres, with multiple reported drill intercepts over 1,000 metres grading more than 1.0% copper equivalent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations and projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden and the United
States of America, primarily producing copper, zinc, gold and nickel. Lundin Mining owns 100% of the Josemaria project, which is an advanced-stage copper project, located approximately 10 kilometres from FDS in San Juan Province, Argentina. A
feasibility study for the Josemaria project was completed in November 2020 and an Environmental Social Impact Assessment was approved by the Mining Authority of San Juan, Argentina in April 2022. The Josemaria project features favourable topography
for the placement of infrastructure for the district, with expansion potential. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Further details of the Proposed Transaction </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filo Acquisition and the Josemaria Transaction are inter-conditional, whereby completion of each transaction is dependent on completion of each of the
other transactions. Lundin Mining shareholder approval is not required for the Proposed Transaction. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP Investments Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP Group Limited, and Lundin Mining have entered into a definitive agreement with Filo Corp. (the
<B>Arrangement Agreement</B>) to jointly acquire 100% of Filo Corp.&#146;s issued and outstanding common shares not already owned by BHP and Lundin Mining. The Arrangement Agreement also includes customary deal protections, including
non-solicitation provisions that apply to Filo Corp. (subject to customary &#147;fiduciary out&#148; provisions), a right for BHP and Lundin Mining to match an unsolicited superior competing proposal to acquire Filo Corp., a termination payment of
C$135 million payable by Filo Corp. (half payable to Lundin Mining and half payable to BHP) and a reverse termination payment of C$135 million payable (half by Lundin Mining and half by BHP) to Filo Corp. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to Filo Corp. shareholder approval, completion of the Filo Acquisition is subject to customary Canadian court approvals, the receipt of applicable
regulatory, securities authorities and stock exchange approvals, and other customary closing conditions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filo Corp. will prepare an information circular
for its shareholders with further information regarding the Filo Acquisition. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Filo Share </I><I>Placement</I> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filo Share Placement will be funded equally by BHP (C$57.5 million) and Lundin Mining (C$57.5 million). On closing of the Filo Share Placement, BHP and
Lundin Mining will own 7.1% and 1.7%, respectively, of Filo Corp.&#146;s issued and outstanding shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filo Share Placement is not conditional on
completion of the Filo Acquisition and is expected to complete on or before 12 August 2024. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filo Corp. intends to use the proceeds from the Filo Share
Placement to fund ongoing exploration and general working capital expenses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Joint Venture</I> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP and Lundin Mining have executed a term sheet which will form the basis for negotiation of the definitive Joint Venture agreement. BHP and Lundin Mining
expect to enter into the Joint Venture by completion of the Proposed Transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Indicative timetable </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Closing is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2025 subject to satisfaction of the conditions to closing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Advisors and Counsel </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TD Securities Inc. is acting as
financial advisor to BHP with Stikeman Elliot LLP acting as legal counsel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Authorised for release by Stefanie Wilkinson, Group General Counsel and Group
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