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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-14-014834
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140401
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140401
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140401

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:		14734716

	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:		14734717

	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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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b>April 01, 2014</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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				<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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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">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>1 April 2014<p>Number:<br>06/14<p>MARKET SPECULATION<p>BHP Billiton notes recent speculation about the Group&#8217;s portfolio.<p>As we have said previously, the simplification of our portfolio is a priority and is something we have pursued for several years. In the last two years alone, the Group has announced or completed divestments in Australia, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the United<br>Kingdom, including petroleum, copper, coal, mineral sands, uranium and diamonds assets.<p>We believe that a portfolio focused on our major iron ore, copper, coal and petroleum assets would retain the benefits of diversification, generate stronger growth in free cash flow and a superior return on investment. By increasing our focus on these four pillars, with potash as a potential fifth, we will be able to more quickly improve the productivity and performance of our largest businesses.<p>We continue to actively study the next phase of simplification, including structural options, but will only pursue options that maximise value for BHP Billiton shareholders. Any course of action remains subject to detailed review and an assessment of alternatives.<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<br>Fiona Hadley<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2211 Mobile: +61 427 777 908<br>email: Fiona.Hadley@bhpbilliton.com<br>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<br>Jennifer White<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 7462 Mobile: +44 7827 253 764<br>email: Jennifer.White@bhpbilliton.com<p>Americas<br>Ruban Yogarajah<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 4033 Mobile: +44 7827 082 022<br>email: Ruban.Yogarajah@bhpbilliton.com<p>Investor Relations<p>Australia<br>Tara Dines<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 499 249 005<br>email: Tara.Dines@bhpbilliton.com<br>Jodie Phillips<br>Tel: +61 3 9609 2069 Mobile: +61 418 710 516<br>email: Jodie.Phillips@bhpbilliton.com<p>United Kingdom and South Africa<br>Jonathan Price<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7990 527 726<br>email: Jonathan.H.Price@bhpbilliton.com<br>Dean Simon<br>Tel: +44 20 7802 7461 Mobile: +44 7717 511 193<br>email: Dean.Simon@bhpbilliton.com<p>Americas<br>James Agar<br>Tel: +1 212 310 1421 Mobile: +1 347 882 3011<br>email: James.Agar@bhpbilliton.com<br>Joseph Suarez<br>Tel: +1 212 310 1422 Mobile: +1 646 400 3803<br>email: Joseph.Suarez@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 &nbsp;
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Pursuant
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							BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077) BHP Billiton Plc (REG. NO. 3196209)
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							Date : April 01, 2014
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