Creates New Customer Grp

BHP Billiton Limited
07 August 2002


     BHP Billiton Limited is issuing this announcement to fulfil disclosure
  obligations arising from its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

    The text of this release is identical to that issued by BHP Billiton Plc
                                    earlier.



7 August 2002
Number 48/02


                 BHP BILLITON CREATES NEW CUSTOMER SECTOR GROUP



BHP Billiton, the world's largest diversified natural resources company, today
announced the creation of a new customer sector group (CSG) to encompass the
existing businesses of diamonds, titanium minerals, Integris and Exploration &
Technology. The new CSG is to be named Diamonds and Specialty Products.

The new CSG will be run by Marcus Randolph, President, Diamonds and Specialty
Products, who will continue to report to Chip Goodyear, Executive Director and
Chief Development Officer.

Mr Goodyear said: 'The Diamonds and Specialty Products CSG combines a number of
emerging businesses within BHP Billiton. Marcus' existing contribution to the
Minerals development area, his knowledge of our business and his creativity in
finding solutions which enhance the value of our opportunities will continue to
contribute greatly to the success of this new CSG and to BHP Billiton.'

The creation of the new CSG is effective immediately.

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Further information can be found on our Internet site: http://
www.bhpbilliton.com



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