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BHP Group Limited entered into a long-term silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. for its 33.75% share of silver production from the Antamina mine in Peru, receiving US$4.3 billion upfront. The transaction unlocks capital from non-core silver production for reallocation to high-return growth projects and shareholder returns without impacting existing customer agreements or debt levels.

Key Takeaways

1Upfront payment of US$4.3 billion at completion

2Silver stream: 33.75% of Antamina silver production (90% payable rate) until 100 million ounces, then 22.5% for remaining life

3Ongoing payments: 20% of spot silver price per ounce delivered via metals credits

4Effective date: 1 April 2026; completion expected on or around 1 April 2026, no regulatory approvals required

5Antamina 2025 BHP share production: 124,200 tonnes copper, 129,400 tonnes zinc, 5.4 million ounces silver

6Combined with recent transaction, expected to unlock over $6 billion cash

Current Report Details

Event Type

Securities Issuance

Disclosure

Voluntary

Variant

6-K

Items Reported

6-K

Current Report on Form 6-K

Securities Issuance

$4.30BWheaton Precious Metals International Ltd.

Transaction Details

Material Agreement

Parties: BHP wholly-owned subsidiary, Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd.

•Upfront Consideration: US$4.3 billion
•Production transfer payments: 20% of spot silver price per ounce
•Streamed metal: 33.75% of Antamina silver (90% payable) until 100 million ounces, then 22.5%
•Effective date: 1 April 2026
•Completion: on or around 1 April 2026, subject to customary conditions
•Guarantees by BHP Group Limited and Antamina interest holder

Exhibits (1)

6-K

FORM 6-K