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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-15-305596
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20150828
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150828
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150828

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:		151079992

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		16/171 COLLINS 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:		151079993

	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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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form 6-K </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REPORT OF
FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>August&nbsp;28, 2015 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>BHP BILLITON LIMITED</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>BHP BILLITON PLC</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(ABN 49 004 028 077)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(REG. NO. 3196209)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE,</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ENGLAND AND WALES</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NEATHOUSE PLACE, VICTORIA, LONDON,</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED KINGDOM</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of
principal executive offices)</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;40-F:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 40-F </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper
as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is
submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by
check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT
STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If
&#147;Yes&#148; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):&nbsp;<U>n/a</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP&nbsp;Billiton&nbsp;Plc</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">171 Collins Street</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">bhpbilliton.com</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">bhpbilliton.com</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Company Secretariat </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">28&nbsp;August 2015 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">To: Australian Securities Exchange</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">cc: New York Stock Exchange</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;London Stock Exchange</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JSE Limited</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Notification of Change of Interests of </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Listing Rules&nbsp;&amp; Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK Listing Authority) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Limited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">REG NO 3196209</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of a dual listed company structure, the Group voluntarily notifies all stock exchanges on which either BHP Billiton
Limited or BHP Billiton Plc have primary or secondary listings, all those interests of directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities of both entities in the securities of both entities (and changes to those interests) which are
required to be disclosed under the Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority and the Group&#146;s Securities Dealing document. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We (the entities) advise the following information under the UK Listing Authority Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4 and as agent for the person
discharging managerial responsibilities in accordance with the Group&#146;s Securities Dealing document. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This notification is in respect of: </P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Peter Beaven; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Tim Cutt; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Dean Dalla Valle; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Mike Henry; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Danny Malchuk; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Athalie Williams; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Jimmy Wilson. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Peter Beaven</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date issuer informed of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date and place of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (Australian Securities Exchange)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27 August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;36,871 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Restricted
Shares under the 2012 Management Award Plan (MAP);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2,609 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Incentive Scheme (GIS);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13,007 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Short Term Incentive Plan (GSTIP); and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;168* ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited in accordance with the Group&#146;s policy
on Dividend Equivalent Payments (DEPs).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale of 26,151
ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain awards granted under BHP Billiton equity plans include eligibility to receive a DEP as described
in the BHP Billiton Remuneration Report. During 2013 the Remuneration Committee determined the DEP on certain awards would be provided in the form of ordinary shares.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 1 &#150; Change of relevant interests in securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">210,135 (Direct)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">52,655</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26,151</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 52,487 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">168 DEP in shares
&#150; nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 26,151 at $24.13 per share (average)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held after change</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">236,639 (Direct)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Nature of change</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Example: on-market
trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;nature of transaction&#148; above.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Any additional information</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Peter Beaven&#146;s spouse also holds 1,446 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 2 &#150; Change of interests in contracts other than as described in Part 2 </B></P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">only details of a contract in relation to which the interest has changed; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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securities)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 3 &#150; Change of interests in options or other rights granted by the entities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are only details of options or other rights granted which have changed, save for the total number of securities over which options or
other rights are held following this notification. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>class; number</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">225,729&#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the LTIP</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">39,837 &#150; maximum number of Deferred Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited)
under the STIP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">39,282 &#150; maximum number of Transitional GMC Awards (ordinary
shares of BHP Billiton Limited)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">304,848 &#150; Total</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This notification is in respect of the vesting of Deferred Shares under GIS and GSTIP and Restricted Shares under MAP (see part 1).</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 4 - Contact details </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: &nbsp;+61 3 9609 3730</P>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Tim Cutt</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date issuer informed of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date and place of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (Australian Securities Exchange)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27 August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29,066 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Restricted
Shares under the 2012 Management Award Plan (MAP); and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11,451 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Short Term Incentive Plan (GSTIP).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale
of 17,571 ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Direct or indirect interest</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Direct</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Tim Cutt holds an indirect interest in 940 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited (held as 470 BHP Billiton Limited ADRs) held by Merrill Lynch, and they are held on behalf of Tim Cutt as beneficial owner.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">55,621 (Direct)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">940 (Indirect)</P></TD></TR>

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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Class</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Number acquired</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">40,517</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Number disposed</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">17,571</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Value/Consideration</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 40,517 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 17,571
at $24.13 per share (average)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">78,567 (Direct)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">940 (Indirect)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Nature of change</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Example: on-market
trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;nature of transaction&#148; above.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 2 &#150; Change of interests in contracts other than as described in Part 2 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">only details of a contract in relation to which the interest has changed; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of interest</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Name of registered holder</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>(if issued
securities)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Interest disposed</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Interest after change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 3 &#150; Change of interests in options or other rights granted by the entities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are only details of options or other rights granted which have changed, save for the total number of securities over which options or
other rights are held following this notification. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of grant</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Period during which or date on which exercisable</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Total amount paid (if any) for the grant</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of securities involved:</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>class; number</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at time of exercise</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Total number of securities over which options or other rights held at the date of this notice</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">225,729 &#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the LTIP</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">40,662 &#150; maximum number of Deferred Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited)
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">39,282 &#150; maximum number of Transitional GMC</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Awards (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">305,673 &#150; Total</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This notification is in respect of the vesting of Deferred Shares under GSTIP and Restricted Shares under MAP (see part 1).</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 4 - Contact details </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: &nbsp;+61 3 9609 3730</P>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Dean Dalla Valle</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date issuer informed of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (Australian Securities Exchange)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27 August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29,066 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Restricted
Shares under the 2012 Management Award Plan (MAP);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2,040 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Incentive Scheme (GIS);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10,775 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Short Term Incentive Plan (GSTIP); and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;131* ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited in accordance with the Group&#146;s policy
on Dividend Equivalent Payments (DEPs).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale of 20,868
ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain awards granted under BHP Billiton equity plans include eligibility to receive a DEP as described
in the BHP Billiton Remuneration Report. During 2013 the Remuneration Committee determined the DEP on certain awards would be provided in the form of ordinary shares.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 1 &#150; Change of relevant interests in securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">83,438 (Direct)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">42,012</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20,868</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 41,881 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">131 DEP in shares
&#150; nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 20,868 at $24.13 per share (average)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held after change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">104,582 (Direct)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Nature of change</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Example: on-market
trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;nature of transaction&#148; above.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Dean Dalla Valle&#146;s spouse also holds 43,582 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 2 &#150; Change of interests in contracts other than as described in Part 2 </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">only details of a contract in relation to which the interest has changed; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 3 &#150; Change of interests in options or other rights granted by the entities </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">225,729&#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the LTIP</P>
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under the STIP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">39,282 &#150; maximum number of Transitional GMC Awards (ordinary
shares of BHP Billiton Limited)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">308,899 &#150; Total</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This notification is in respect of the vesting of Deferred Shares under GIS and GSTIP and Restricted Shares under MAP (see part 1).</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 4 - Contact details </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: &nbsp;+61 3 9609 3730</P>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date issuer informed of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (London Stock Exchange and Australian</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities Exchange)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27 August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27,552 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Incentive Scheme (GIS);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17,872* ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Plc following the vesting of tranche one of the
2012 Transitional GMC Awards; and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1,775** ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited in accordance with the Group&#146;s
policy on Dividend Equivalent Payments (DEPs).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale of
13,167 ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transitional GMC awards are granted to new GMC members recruited from
within BHP Billiton to bridge the gap created by the different timeframes of BHP Billiton&#146;s long-term incentive programme for GMC members (LTIP) and for senior management (MAP). Tranche one of Mr Henry&#146;s Transitional GMC awards granted in
2012 had a three-year service and performance condition. The Remuneration Committee has determined that 83 per cent of tranche one of the Transitional GMC awards will vest (17,872 awards), and the remaining 17 per cent (3,661 awards) will lapse.
Details of the Committee&#146;s assessment against the performance condition will be included in the Remuneration Report in the 2015 Annual Report.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain awards granted under BHP Billiton equity plans include eligibility to receive
a DEP as described in the BHP Billiton Remuneration Report. During 2013 the Remuneration Committee determined the DEP on certain awards would be provided in the form of ordinary shares.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Direct</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">21,879 (BHP Billiton Limited) &#150; Direct</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">162,671 (BHP Billiton Plc) &#150; Direct</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">29,327 (BHP Billiton Limited) &#150; Direct</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">17,872 (BHP Billiton Plc) &#150; Direct</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">13,167 (BHP Billiton Limited)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 45,424 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1,775 DEP in
shares &#150; nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 13,167 at $24.13 per share (average)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">38,039 (BHP Billiton Limited) &#150; Direct</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">180,543 (BHP Billiton Plc) &#150; Direct</P></TD></TR>
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trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;nature of transaction&#148; above.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at time of exercise</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Total number of securities over which options or other rights held at the date of this notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Plc:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">130,922 &#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Plc) under the LTIP</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">21,533 &#150; maximum number of Transitional GMC Awards (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton
Plc)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">152,455 &#150;
Total</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">248,303 &#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton
Limited) under the LTIP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">47,575&#150; maximum number of Deferred Shares (ordinary
shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the STIP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27,552&#150; maximum number of Deferred
Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the GIS</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">323,430 &#150; Total</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This notification is in respect of the vesting of Deferred Shares under GIS and Transitional GMC Awards (see part 1).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: &nbsp;+61 3 9609 3730</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Danny Malchuk</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date issuer informed of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (Australian Securities Exchange)</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27 August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23,576 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Restricted
Shares under the 2012 Management Award Plan (MAP);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1,721 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Incentive Scheme (GIS);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9,234 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Short Term Incentive Plan (GSTIP); and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;134* ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited in accordance with the Group&#146;s policy
on Dividend Equivalent Payments (DEPs).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale of 14,045
ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain awards granted under BHP Billiton equity plans include eligibility to receive a DEP as described
in the BHP Billiton Remuneration Report. During 2013 the Remuneration Committee determined the DEP on certain awards would be provided in the form of ordinary shares.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 1 &#150; Change of relevant interests in securities </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Direct</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">66,307 (Direct)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">34,665</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 34,531 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">134 DEP in shares
&#150; nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 14,045 at $24.13 per share (average)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">86,927 (Direct)</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;nature of transaction&#148; above.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 2 &#150; Change of interests in contracts other than as described in Part 2 </B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 3 &#150; Change of interests in options or other rights granted by the entities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are only details of options or other rights granted which have changed, save for the total number of securities over which options or
other rights are held following this notification. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>class; number</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">209,231 &#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the LTIP</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">37,393 &#150; maximum number of Deferred Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited)
under the STIP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">33,390 &#150; maximum number of Transitional GMC Awards (ordinary
shares of BHP Billiton Limited)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This notification is in respect of the vesting of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deferred Shares under GIS and GSTIP and</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Restricted Shares under
MAP (see part 1).</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 4 - Contact details </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: &nbsp;+61 3 9609 3730</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (Australian Securities Exchange)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,859 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Restricted Shares
under the</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012
Management Award Plan (MAP); and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4,904 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Short Term Incentive Plan (GSTIP).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale
of 6,358 ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 1 &#150; Change of relevant interests in securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Athalie Williams has an indirect interest in</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13,994 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited held by D&amp;W (Vic.) Pty Ltd as trustee of a trust of which Athalie Williams is a beneficiary.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1,058 (Direct)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13,994 (Indirect)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6,358</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 12,763 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 6,358 at
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7,463 (Direct)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13,994 (Indirect)</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;nature of transaction&#148; above.</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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securities)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 3 &#150; Change of interests in options or other rights granted by the entities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are only details of options or other rights granted which have changed, save for the total number of securities over which options or
other rights are held following this notification. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Total amount paid (if any) for the grant</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>class; number</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at time of exercise</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#150;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Total number of securities over which options or other rights held at the date of this notice</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7,204 &#150; maximum number of Deferred Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the GSTIP</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">15,906 &#150; maximum number of Restricted Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton
Limited) under the MAP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">23,110 &#150; Total</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This notification is in respect of the vesting of Deferred Shares GSTIP and Restricted Shares under MAP (see part 1).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Contact details</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: +61 3 9609 3730</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Jimmy Wilson</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of last notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26 May 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27 August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27 August 2015 (Australian Securities Exchange)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The employee share plan trust purchased the shares. The shares were allocated, and the issuer was informed on 27</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August 2015.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Nature of transaction</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition of:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;36,871 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Restricted
Shares under the 2012 Management Award Plan (MAP);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2,541 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Incentive Scheme (GIS);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13,420 ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited following the vesting of Deferred Shares
under the 2013 Group Short Term Incentive Plan (GSTIP);</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;163* ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited in accordance with the Group&#146;s policy
on Dividend Equivalent Payments (DEPs).</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, an on-market sale of 26,323
ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, made in order to meet expected tax obligations.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain awards granted under BHP Billiton equity plans include eligibility to receive a DEP as described
in the BHP Billiton Remuneration Report. During 2013 the Remuneration Committee determined the DEP on certain awards would be provided in the form of ordinary shares.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Part 1 &#150; Change of relevant interests in securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Included in this Part are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">in the case of a trust, interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details of the circumstance giving rise to the relevant interest; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">details and estimated valuation if the consideration is non-cash; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">changes in the relevant interest of Connected Persons of the director. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Direct or indirect interest</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Direct</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date of change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27&nbsp;August 2015</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>No. of securities held prior to change</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">116,091 (BHP Billiton Limited) &#150; Direct</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">59,301 (BHP Billiton Plc) &#150; Direct</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Class</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Ordinary shares in BHP Billiton Limited</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Number acquired</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">52,995</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Number disposed</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26,323</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vesting of 52,832 at nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">163 DEP in shares
&#150; nil cost</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sale of 26,323 at $24.13 per share (average)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Total number of securities over which options or other rights held at the date of this notice</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>BHP Billiton Limited:</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">225,729 &#150; maximum number of Performance Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited) under the LTIP</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">44,601 &#150; maximum number of Deferred Shares (ordinary shares of BHP Billiton Limited)
under the STIP</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">39,282 &#150; maximum number of Transitional GMC Awards (ordinary
shares of BHP Billiton Limited)</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">309,612 &#150; Total</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deferred Shares under GIS and GSTIP and</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Restricted Shares under
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Rachel Agnew</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rachel Agnew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel: &nbsp;+61 3 9609 3730</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax: +61 3 9611 1044</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered in Australia</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered in England and Wales</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Registered Office: 171 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Registered Office: Neathouse Place, London SW1V 1LH UK</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 the undersigned,
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date: August&nbsp;28, 2015</TD>
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