April 25 Deadline Alert: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds BHP Billiton Limited Investors of Upcoming Deadline

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming April 25, 2016 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action 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. BHP Billiton investors have until April 25, 2016 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

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 Billiton 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 BHP Billiton shares during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than April 25, 2016 to request appointment as lead plaintiff. 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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