Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
November 25 2016 - 6:07AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF
FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
November 25, 2016
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BHP BILLITON LIMITED
(ABN 49 004 028 077)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)
171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE,
VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA
(Address of principal executive offices)
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BHP BILLITON PLC
(REG. NO. 3196209)
(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
ENGLAND AND WALES
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)
NEATHOUSE PLACE, LONDON,
UNITED KINGDOM
(Address of
principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or
Form 40-F:
x
Form 20-F
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Form 40-F
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):
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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):
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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:
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Yes
x
No
If
Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
n/a
NEWS RELEASE
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Release Time
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IMMEDIATE
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Date
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25 November 2016
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Release Number
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26/16
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SAMARCO FUNDING
BHP
Billiton has approved further financial support for Samarco.
The amount of US$181 million has been approved to fund the remediation and compensation
programs identified under the Framework Agreement (
Agreement
) which the Renova Foundation governs and oversees. This amount of US$181 million will be offset against the Groups provision of US$1.2 billion, recognised as at 30 June 2016.
In addition, a short-term facility of up to US$115 million will be made available to Samarco to carry out remediation and stabilisation work and to
support Samarcos operations. Funds will be released to Samarco only as required and subject to the achievement of key milestones. The short-term facility allows BHP Billiton Brasil to preserve the value of its investment as options for restart
continue to be assessed.
A restart of Samarco operations is important for Samarco, BHP Billiton Brasil, Vale, the local communities and for the Brazilian
economy. Restart will occur only if it is safe and economic to do so and the necessary approvals have been obtained from Brazilian authorities. BHP Billiton Brasil continues to work through options for restart with Vale and Samarco.
Note:
Samarco Mineração S.A. is jointly
owned by BHP Billiton Brasil Ltda and Vale S.A. Our 50 per cent interest is accounted for as an equity accounted investment.
Further information on
BHP Billiton can be found at:
bhpbilliton.com
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Media Relations
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Investor Relations
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Australia and Asia
Matthew Martyn-Jones
Tel: +61 7 3227 5816 Mobile +61 419 418
394
Email:
Matthew.Martyn-Jones@bhpbilliton.com
Paul Hitchins
Tel: +61 3 9609 2592 Mobile +61 419 315
001
Email:
Paul.Hitchins@bhpbilliton.com
Fiona Hadley
Tel: +61 3 9609 2211 Mobile +61 427 777 908
Email:
Fiona.Hadley@bhpbilliton.com
Amanda Saunders
Tel: +61 3 9609 3935 Mobile +61 417 487
973
Email:
Amanda.Saunders@bhpbilliton.com
United Kingdom and South Africa
Ruban Yogarajah
Tel: +44 207 802 4033 Mobile +44 7827 082
022
Email:
Ruban.Yogarajah@bhpbilliton.com
North America
Bronwyn Wilkinson
Mobile: +1 604 340 8753
Email:
Bronwyn.Wilkinson@bhpbilliton.com
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Australia and Asia
Tara Dines
Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 499 249 005
Email:
Tara.Dines@bhpbilliton.com
Andrew Gunn
Tel: +61 3 9609 3575 Mobile: +61 402 087 354
Email:
Andrew.Gunn@bhpbilliton.com
United Kingdom and South Africa
Rob Clifford
Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7788 308
844
Email:
Rob.Clifford@bhpbilliton.com
Elisa Morniroli
Tel: +44 20 7802 7611 Mobile: +44 7825 926
646
Email:
Elisa.Morniroli@bhpbilliton.com
Americas
James Wear
Tel: +1 713 993 3737 Mobile: +1 347 882 3011
Email:
James.Wear@bhpbilliton.com
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BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077
Registered in Australia
Registered Office: Level 18, 171 Collins
Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Tel +61 1300 55 4757
Fax +61 3 9609 3015
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BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209
Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office: Neathouse
Place
London SW1V 1LH United Kingdom
Tel +44 20 7802 4000 Fax
+44 20 7802 4111
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headquartered in Australia
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SIGNATURES
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,
thereunto duly authorized.
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BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc
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Date:
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November 25, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Rachel Agnew
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Name:
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Rachel Agnew
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Title:
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Company Secretary
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