<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001181431-14-000168.txt : 20140102
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-14-000168
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140102
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140102
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140102

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BHP BILLITON LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000811809
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	METAL MINING [1000]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			C3
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09526
		FILM NUMBER:		14501746

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		LEVEL 27, 180 LONSDALE STREET
		STREET 2:		MELBOURNE
		CITY:			VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
		STATE:			C3
		ZIP:			3000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011611300554757

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GPO BOX 86
		STREET 2:		MELBOURNE
		CITY:			VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
		STATE:			C3
		ZIP:			3001

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BHP LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010129

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY CO LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960116

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BHP BILLITON PLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001171264
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BITUMINOUS COAL & LIGNITE MINING [1220]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			X0
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31714
		FILM NUMBER:		14501747

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8TH FLOOR - NEATHOUSE PLACE
		CITY:			LONDON
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			SW1V 1BH
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011442078024054

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8TH FLOOR - NEATHOUSE PLACE
		CITY:			LONDON
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			SW1V 1BH

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BHP BILLITON PLC/ADR
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020416
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<DESCRIPTION>BHP BILLITON - REDEMPTION OF PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION SENIOR NOTES DUE
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b>Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of</b></font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b>January 02, 2014</b></font>
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	<td Valign="bottom" Width="60%"><div><font Face="times New Roman" Size="2" Color="#000000"><b>Translation of registrant's name into English; Address of principal executive offices<BR></b></font>
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	<td Valign="top" Width="60%"><div><font Face="times New Roman" Size="2" Color="#000000">BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077)<BR>
	171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA<br>3000 AUSTRALIA<br><BR><BR>
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				<b>-</b></font>
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				<td Valign="top" Width="60%"><div><font Face="times New Roman" Size="2" Color="#000000">BHP Billiton Plc (REG. NO. 3196209)<BR>
				NEATHOUSE PLACE, LONDON,<br>UNITED KINGDOM<br><BR>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will </font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">file annual reports under
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		Form 20-F <u><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Form 40-F <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the </font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">information contained
in this form is also thereby furnishing the </font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the </font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the </font>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): <u>82-</u>.
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 		NEWS RELEASE<p>Release Time:<br>IMMEDIATE<p>Date:<br>2 January 2014<p>Number:<br>1/14<p>REDEMPTION OF PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION 10.5% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014 AND 7.875% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2015<p>Petrohawk Energy Corporation has issued a formal notice of redemption to noteholders of its 10.5% Senior Notes due 2014 and 7.875% Senior Notes due 2015.<p>All outstanding Senior Notes due 2014 and 2015 will be redeemed on 3 February 2014 at the applicable call prices. The total aggregate principal value of the notes to be redeemed is approximately US$1.4 billion.<p>Further information on BHP Billiton can be found at: www.bhpbilliton.com.<p>Media Relations<p>Australia<br>Emily Perry<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2800 Mobile: +61 477 325 803<br>email: Emily.Perry@bhpbilliton.com<p>Fiona Hadley<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2211 Mobile: +61 427 777 908<br>email: Fiona.Hadley@bhpbilliton.com<p>Eleanor Nichols<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2360 Mobile: +61 407 064 748<br>email: Eleanor.Nichols@bhpbilliton.com<p>United Kingdom<br>Ruban Yogarajah<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 4033 Mobile: +44 7827 082 022<br>email: Ruban.Yogarajah@bhpbilliton.com<p>Jennifer White<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 7462 Mobile: +44 7827 253 764<br>email: Jennifer.White@bhpbilliton.com<p>Americas<br>Jaryl Strong<br>Tel: +1 713 499 5548 Mobile: +1 281 222 6627<br>email: Jaryl.Strong@bhpbilliton.com<p>Investor Relations<p>Australia<br>James Agar<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 467 807 064<br>email: James.Agar@bhpbilliton.com<p>Andrew Gunn<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 3575 Mobile: +61 402 087 354<br>email: Andrew.Gunn@bhpbilliton.com<p>United Kingdom and South Africa<br>Tara Dines<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 7113 Mobile: +44 7825 342 232<br>email: Tara.Dines@bhpbilliton.com<p>Americas<br>James Agar<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 467 807 064<br>email: James.Agar@bhpbilliton.com<p>Matt Chism<br>Tel: +1 713 599 6158 Mobile: +1 281 782 2238<br>email: Matt.E.Chism@bhpbilliton.com<p>BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077<br>Registered in Australia<br>Registered Office: Level 16, 171 Collins Street<br>Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia<br>Tel +61 1300 55 4757 Fax +61 3 9609 3015<p>BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209<br>Registered in England and Wales<br>Registered Office: Neathouse Place<br>London SW1V 1LH United Kingdom<br>Tel +44 20 7802 4000 Fax +44 20 7802 4111<p>Members of the BHP Billiton Group which is headquartered in Australia
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Pursuant
	to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
	registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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							BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077) BHP Billiton Plc (REG. NO. 3196209)
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							Date : January 02, 2014
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