BHP Group Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2008

May 26, 2008

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ASX Announcement

27 May 2008

THE MAC NOMINATED PREFERRED TENDERER FOR BHPB’S ROXBY DOWNS

Key Point:

• The MAC’s pipeline of development opportunities remains strong with The MAC selected as preferred tenderer for the development and operation of a new accommodation village at Roxby Downs in South Australia for BHP Billiton’s existing operations at Olympic Dam

The MAC has been selected as the preferred tenderer for the development and operation of a new accommodation village at Roxby Downs in South Australia to service BHP Billiton’s existing operations at Olympic Dam.

The proposed development at Roxby Downs, which remains subject to a number of approvals and the execution of binding documentation, will initially comprise 500 rooms as well as associated dining, recreation and administration facilities.

Commencement of construction of the village should take place in the second half of FY2009, however meaningful contribution to revenue from the facility should flow from FY2010.

Further details in relation to the proposed development at Roxby Downs will be provided following the execution of binding documentation.

The buildings for the Roxby Downs facility will be serviced out of our Adelaide manufacturing premises which is meeting management expectations in terms of production capacity and quality assurance.

This development can be funded out of existing debt facilities and ongoing cash flows.

The MAC is also in advanced negotiations regarding a new development at its Karratha Gap Ridge site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, albeit that progress has taken longer than expected.

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The MAC Services Group Limited Level 3, 5 – 13 Rosebery Avenue Rosebery NSW 2018 PO Box 191 Brighton Le Sands NSW 2216 Tel: 02 8346 9200 Fax: 02 9697 0162

Email: info@themac.com.au

ABN: 53 003 657 510

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About The MAC Services Group

The company’s business model is to provide remote-area and regional accommodation services that enables clients to maximise their respective project profitability and to concentrate on their core business activities.

The MAC is unique in that it offers a complete service from the purchase of land and gaining regulatory approvals, to the design, construction and management of villages, including ancillary services such as cleaning, catering, training, travel and entertainment.

The MAC listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on 12 April 2007 and as at 26 May 2008 had a market capitalisation of $425 million.

For further information on The MAC, visit www.themac.com.au

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