BHP reports over 100 staff lost jobs after confirmed sexual harassment cases

In its latest annual filing, BHP said 109 employees either quit or were let go during the 2025-26 financial year after 113 sexual-harassment allegations were substantiated. The confirmed cases mainly involved indecent touching, stalking, grooming and sexually aggressive jokes, and were examined by an ethics unit separate from day-to-day operations. A further 104 complaints were not investigated because of lacking details or because the affected individuals chose not to proceed.

The report also noted that 22 workers tied to racial harassment were dismissed or resigned. While the company operates iron-ore and copper mines across Australia and the Americas, a spokesperson could not specify where most incidents occurred. The revelations arrive as female employees in the mining sector have raised concerns about systemic abuse at remote sites, and class actions against BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue allege widespread harassment and discrimination.