Glancy, Prongay & Murray Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of BHP Billiton Limited Investors and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Glancy, Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) 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 Billiton investors have until April 25, 2016 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors who have suffered losses on their BHP Billiton investments are encouraged to contact Lesley Portnoy of GPM to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 310-201-9150 or by email to shareholders@glancylaw.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., yet nonetheless 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.

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 Lesley Portnoy, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at http://glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.

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