More than 100 workers at BHP either lost their jobs or resigned during the last financial year following instances of sexual harassment against colleagues. The mining company's annual report, released on Tuesday, disclosed 113 confirmed reports of sexual harassment, leading to 109 workers departing in 2025-26. This marks the highest number of confirmed reports since 2023.
The confirmed cases included numerous instances of indecent touching, stalking, grooming, and sexually aggressive comments and jokes. BHP stated that an ethics team, independent from operations, investigates allegations.
An additional 104 reports of sexual harassment were not investigated. This was attributed to either insufficient information or the wishes of the impacted individual. The disclosures come amid increased scrutiny of remote work sites within the mining industry, where allegations of systemic sexual harassment, violence, and retaliation have been raised by female workers.
Three separate class actions have been filed against BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue by law firm JGA Saddler. These actions allege widespread sexual harassment, sexual violence, and sex discrimination at work sites. BHP also reported that 22 individuals responsible for racial harassment had their employment terminated or resigned in the last financial year.