Update on recommended all-cash offer for Noront Resources Limited

Further to BHP's release on 27 July 2021, in relation to the recommended all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Noront Resources Limited by BHP Western Mining Resources International Pty Ltd, an update is provided below.

BHP comments on its Offer for Noront

BHP Offer remains only transaction available to shareholders

• BHP acknowledges Wyloo's non-binding proposal to acquire Noront shares.
• BHP highlights for Noront shareholders the uncertain and conditional nature of the Wyloo proposal, and notes that the BHP Offer is the only transaction currently available to Noront shareholders.
• BHP waives requirement for confidentiality agreement between Noront and Wyloo to include a standstill provision.
• BHP continues to monitor the situation and will consider its alternatives should a competing bona fide alternative transaction materialize.

Melbourne, Victoria – BHP Lonsdale Investments Pty Ltd ("BHP Lonsdale"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP, today acknowledged the press release (the "Wyloo Press Release") made by Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd. ("Wyloo") on August 30, 2021 and highlights for Noront Resources Ltd. ("Noront") shareholders that the proposal set out in the Wyloo Press Release (the "Wyloo Proposal") is non-binding and does not constitute a formal offer. The offer by BHP Western Mining Resources International Pty Ltd ("BHP Western Mining") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Noront via a take-over bid for C$0.55 per share in cash (the "BHP Offer") is currently the only transaction available to Noront shareholders. BHP Western Mining continues to stand behind the BHP Offer, which continues to have the support and recommendation of the Board of Directors of Noront.

The Wyloo Proposal is non-binding and is subject to due diligence and negotiation of definitive transaction agreements, and may not crystalize into a transaction that is made available to Noront shareholders. Wyloo states in its press release that it was unwilling to sign a confidentiality agreement to facilitate completion of its due diligence because it would have been required to accept certain standstill restrictions in the confidentiality agreement. To clear this obstacle, BHP Western Mining has agreed to waive the requirement in its support agreement with Noront (the "Support Agreement") that a confidentiality agreement with Wyloo include such standstill provisions. As such, Wyloo will have every opportunity, should it choose, to complete any required due diligence and determine whether to make a formal competing proposal. BHP Western Mining will continue to monitor the situation and will consider its alternatives if a competing offer does materialize, including its right to match any superior proposal

pursuant to the terms of the Support Agreement.

BHP Chief Development Officer, Johan van Jaarsveld, commented: "Despite their latest press release, Wyloo has not made a formal offer and the BHP Offer is the only transaction currently available to Noront shareholders. Wyloo's support is not required in order for BHP's Offer to be successful, and we remain confident in our offer. We have the financial strength, world-class mining expertise, and commitment to work in partnership with stakeholders to advance Eagle's Nest and the Ring of Fire, which has the potential to deliver benefits to local communities, First Nations, and Ontario for years to come."

Minimum tender condition

Wyloo's support of the BHP Offer is not required in order for the BHP Offer to be successful. In order for Noront shareholders to be able to receive the offer price for their shares, more than 50% of the outstanding shares not beneficially owned or controlled by BHP Western Mining, its affiliates or any other person acting jointly or in concert with the BHP Western Mining must be deposited under the BHP Offer prior to the expiry of the initial deposit period. BHP Lonsdale remains confident in the ability for such condition to be achieved, even if Wyloo does not tender. Noront shareholders increase the likelihood of receiving the offer price by depositing their shares under the BHP Offer prior to the expiry of the initial deposit period.

How to tender your shares

Only those who tender their shares will receive the cash consideration of C$0.55 per share. To tender your shares today please visit www.noronttender.ca.