DEVELOPMENT                                                                     
BHP Billiton, the world`s largest diversified natural resources company, today  
announced the appointment of David Munro as Vice President of Strategy and      
Business Development. Mr Munro returns from extended leave, prior to which he   
was President Aluminium within BHP Billiton.                                    
Mr Munro will be based at the Group`s offices in London and will report to Chip 
Goodyear, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer.                     
Mr Goodyear said: "Dave`s understanding of our industry, his strong commercial  
skills and significant operating experience will continue to be a great resource
for this organisation. His ability to work across our Customer Sector Groups    
from this platform covering corporate strategy, the analysis of major growth    
initiatives and mergers and acquisitions will further enhance the teamwork      
across the Group as a whole."                                                   
Mr Munro will take up his new role on 1 September 2002.                         
Further information can be found on our Internet site:                          
http://www.bhpbilliton.com                                                      
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Date       5 August 2002                                                        
Date: 05/08/2002 11:51:42 AM Produced by the JSE SENS Department