BHP Group Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2009

May 24, 2009

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ASX / Media Release 25 May 2009

RCR Joint Venture Receives Contract for New Major Iron Ore Contract

RCR Tomlinson Ltd (ASX: RCR), together with joint venture partner Laing O’Rourke, is pleased to announce that a contract has been received from BHP Billiton Iron Ore, for the design and construction of primary and secondary crushing facilities including overland conveyors.

The contract is associated with BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Rapid Growth Project 5 in the Pilbara and is valued at approximately $150 million. Design work will commence immediately with construction completion scheduled for the first quarter 2011.

The contract will be carried out by LORRCRPT, a 68/32 joint venture between Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited, RCR Engineering Pty Ltd and Positron Trident Pty Ltd.

RCR Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Noordhoek, said that the contract award was a significant result for the joint venture.

“This contract is a great outcome and is a credit to the joint venture team,” said Mr Noordhoek.

“It is particularly pleasing that we have been given the opportunity to showcase our capabilities on a significant resource development project with BHP Billiton.”

“This announcement, together with the recent signing of a strategic supply agreement with BHP Billiton Iron Ore for the supply of apron feeders for the next 5 years on new projects, provides the opportunity to continue to strengthen our valued relationship with BHP Billiton Iron Ore,” said Mr Noordhoek.

Mr Noordhoek stated that RCR has undertaken work previously for BHP Billiton Iron Ore.

“RCR, together with our joint venture partner, offers a turnkey design and construct option that includes civil, mechanical and electrical/instrumentation.

“Our ability to continue winning new work from blue chip clients in the current climate is a testament to the strength and quality of our broad product and service offering,” said Mr Noordhoek.

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The Engineering and Positron business units will begin work on the bulk of the proposed contract from July 2009, following immediate commencement of the initial design phase.

For further information please contact:

John Noordhoek Chief Executive Officer RCR Tomlinson Ph: +61 8 9355 8100

Shane Murphy / Paul Downie 0420 945 291 / 0414 947 129 FD Third Person (08) 9386 1233

About RCR Tomlinson

ASX listed RCR Tomlinson Ltd (ASX code: RCR) is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. In addition to its Western Australian operations in Welshpool, Bayswater and Bunbury, RCR has facilities in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

In Western Australia, the company has six satellite operations in key regional locations that provide on-the-ground assistance to the resource industry.

It is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and maintenance of heavy equipment and industrial boiler systems and site maintenance and construction, employing some 2,300 personnel and contractors.

Website: www.rcrtom.com.au