PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: BHP Group (BHP AT) appointed Americas chief Brandon Craig as next CEO to succeed Mike Henry, who will step down after six years in charge

BHP Group (BHP AT) - Co. appointed Americas chief Brandon Craig as chief executive, effective July 1st, to succeed Mike Henry, who will step down after six years in charge. (Dow Jones Newsplus)

Sims (SGM AT) - Co. expects FY (AUD) underlying EBIT of 350mln-400mln and Sims Lifecycle Services EBIT of 165mln-185mln. (Dow Jones Newsplus)

Woodside Energy (WDS AT) - Co. appointed Liz Westcott as chief executive and managing director after serving as acting CEO since December. (Dow Jones Newsplus)

Woolworths Group (WOW AT) - Co. lifts fuel surcharge levied on suppliers as petrol bites and will allow independent truck drivers supplying its distribution centres to apply higher fuel levies, in some cases nearly doubling current rates. (The Australian)