The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of BHP Billiton Limited Investors and Encourages Investors with over $100,000 in Losses to Contact the Firm

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased BHP Billiton Limited (“BHP Billiton” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BHP) securities between September 25, 2014 and November 30, 2015, inclusive (the “Class Period”). BHP investors have until April 25, 2016 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors who suffered over $100,000 in losses on their BHP investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.

The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, defendants disregarded the hazardous condition of mining operations and facilities at the Samarco mine, a Brazilian mining operation jointly owned by BHP and Vale S.A., and made materially false and misleading statements concerning the Company's commitment to safety and the application of safety and monitoring protocols at the mine sites. In November 2015 a dam burst at the Samarco mine flooding nearby towns and resulting in death and serious injuries to the surrounding population, as well as great environmental pollution. The Brazilian government opened a criminal investigation into the Company’s Samarco operations; and BHP Billiton’s stock declined sharply in value.

If you purchased shares of BHP Billiton during the Class Period you may move the Court no later than April 25, 2016 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. To be a member of the Class you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the Class. If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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