Friday, September 2, 2011


BHP Billiton Donates US$500,000 to the United Nations World Food Programme

September 02, 2011

BHP Billiton is pleased to announce that it has donated US$500,000 to assist famine
affected people in the Horn of Africa.

A charity established by BHP Billiton as part of its community investment program, BHP
Billiton Sustainable Communities, made the donation to the United Nations World Food
Programme’s School Meals Programme to provide food and nutritional assistance to people
affected by drought in the region.

The Company has substantial assets across Africa, in its Manganese, Energy Coal, and
Aluminium businesses, as well as an exploration presence.

BHP Billiton Chief Executive Non-Ferrous, Andrew Mackenzie, said: “BHP Billiton has an
overriding commitment to sustainable development everywhere we operate and Africa is an
important region for our business and our people. We are pleased our donation will assist
these communities.”

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