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BHP Billiton PLC
23 July 2018
NEWS RELEASE
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IMMEDIATE
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23 July 2018
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Melbourne
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11 /18
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BHP TO DEFEND SAMARCO CLASS ACTION
BHP notes the media reports today concerning the Australian class action in relation to the Samarco dam failure.
BHP confirms it has been served with a class action proceeding filed in the Federal Court of Australia in Victoria.
BHP intends to defend the claim.
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Registered Office: Level 18, 171 Collins Street
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