BIL 201507140001A
Sir John Buchanan

BHP Billiton Plc
Registration number 3196209
Registered in England and Wales
Share code: BIL
ISIN: GB0000566504


14 July 2015


 To:       Australian Securities Exchange                                          cc:     New York Stock Exchange
           London Stock Exchange                                                           JSE Limited




                                                     SIR JOHN BUCHANAN


 It is with profound sadness that the Board of BHP Billiton advises of the passing of Sir John Buchanan
 yesterday. Sir John served as a Non-Executive Director of BHP Billiton from 2003 up until the time of
 his death, and was the Senior Independent Director of BHP Billiton Plc.

 BHP Billiton Chairman, Jac Nasser, paid tribute to Sir John.

 “Sir John provided wise counsel to his fellow Directors and to management, and made an invaluable
 contribution to BHP Billiton. We have lost a highly respected and esteemed colleague who was greatly
 admired by those who worked with him.”

 The Directors extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Sir John.




 Rachel Agnew
 Company Secretary



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