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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-377057
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171222
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171222
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171222

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:		171271172

	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:		171271171

	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="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; 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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> </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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13a-16</FONT> OR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">15d-16</FONT> </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>December&nbsp;22, 2017 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BHP&nbsp;BILLITON&nbsp;LIMITED</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(ABN 49 004 028 077)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)</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>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>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BHP BILLITON PLC</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(REG. NO. 3196209)</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its charter)</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>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>NOVA SOUTH, 160 VICTORIA STREET</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LONDON, SW1E 5LB</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:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F</FONT> or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;40-F:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> in
paper as permitted by Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-T&nbsp;Rule&nbsp;101(b)(1):&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the
registrant is submitting the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> in paper as permitted by Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-T&nbsp;Rule&nbsp;101(b)(7):&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; 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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12g3-2(b)</FONT> under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;No </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If &#147;Yes&#148; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12g3-2(b):</FONT> <U>n/a</U><U></U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">22&nbsp;December 2017</TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SAMARCO UPDATE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP has
agreed to fund a total of up to US$181&nbsp;million (BHP Billiton Brasil Ltda (<B>BHP Brasil</B>) share) in financial support for the Renova Foundation and Samarco Minera&ccedil;&atilde;o S.A. (<B>Samarco</B>) until 30 June 2018. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An amount of US$133&nbsp;million will be used to fund the Renova Foundation to undertake remediation and compensation programs identified under the agreement
dated 2 March 2016 between Samarco, Vale S.A., BHP Brasil and the Brazilian Authorities. This amount will be offset against the Group&#146;s provision for the Samarco dam failure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An amount of US$48&nbsp;million will be made available to Samarco. This amount includes a short-term facility of up to US$42&nbsp;million (BHP Brasil&#146;s
share) to carry out ongoing repair works, maintain Samarco&#146;s facilities and support restart planning, and an amount of US$6&nbsp;million to cover fees payable to experts appointed in connection with the remediation and compensation programs.
Funds will be released to Samarco only as required, and subject to achievement of key milestones. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Further information on BHP can be found at:
<B>bhp.com</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Note: </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Samarco
Minera&ccedil;&atilde;o S.A. is jointly owned by BHP Billiton Brasil Ltda and Vale S.A. Our 50&nbsp;per cent interest is accounted for as an equity accounted investment. </I></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Media Relations</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: <U>media.relations@bhpbilliton.com</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Australia and Asia</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ben Pratt</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tel: +61 3 9609 3672 Mobile: +61 419 968 734</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>United Kingdom and South Africa</B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neil Burrows</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tel: +44 20 7802 7484 Mobile: +44 7786 661 683</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>North America</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Judy Dane</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tel: +1 713 961 8283 Mobile: +1 713 299 5342</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"><B>Investor Relations</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: <U>investor.relations@bhpbilliton.com</U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Australia and Asia</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tara Dines</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 499 249 005</P>
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<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rob Clifford</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7788 308 844</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Americas</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">James Wear</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tel: +1 713 993 3737 Mobile: +1 347 882
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LEI WZE1WSENV6JSZFK0JC28</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registered in Australia</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registered Office: Level&nbsp;18, 171 Collins Street</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia</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">Tel +61 1300 55 4757 Fax +61 3 9609 3015</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LEI 549300C116EOWV835768</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registered in England and Wales</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registered Office: Nova South, 160 Victoria Street</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">London SW1E 5LB United Kingdom</P>
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