BHP Group Limited (formerly dual-listed with BHP Group plc)

Last updated: 25 October 2026.

What was reported

BHP announced on 31 January 2022 that its unification scheme became effective on 28 January 2022. BHP Group Limited became the sole parent; London retained a standard listing from 31 January 2022.

Background

BHP is a resources company with roots in the Broken Hill mining business in Australia. BHP, accessed 25 October 2026. Broken Hill Proprietary Company was floated in 1885. BHP, accessed 25 October 2026. BHP and Billiton agreed to merge in 2001. BHP, accessed 25 October 2026.

Timeline

Report dates show when a source published its account. Event dates keep the precision given by that source.

25 January 2022 (Event): BHP’s later announcement records that the UK court had sanctioned the unification scheme on this date. BHP, 31 January 2022.
28 January 2022 (Event): BHP’s completion announcement records that its scheme took effect, bringing the UK parent’s shares under BHP Group Limited. BHP, 31 January 2022.
31 January 2022 (Event): BHP announced the completed scheme and a standard London listing for BHP Group Limited shares. BHP, 31 January 2022.

Type: Company
Known for: Mining group (iron ore, copper, coal); historically a dual-listed London and Sydney company
Recorded change: Australia
Australian sole parent after unification; London standard listing retained
Status: Confirmed
Basis: Read the source account above
First reported: 2 December 2021
Sector: Industry and energy (Mining)
Last checked: 25 October 2026

Recorded statement

No direct statement of a reason is recorded.

Wealth estimate

No sourced estimate is recorded.

Limits and uncertainty

Corporate structure and listing change. This record does not establish an operational headquarters move from London.

Latest status check: 31 January 2022. The status reflects the completed event described in the dated sources, with legal parent, listing and operating-office changes kept separate.