SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud by BHP Billiton Limited and Certain Officers and Directors -- BHP

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that it has commenced an investigation of BHP Billiton Limited ("BHP" or "the Company") BHP concerning possible violations of federal securities laws by the Company and/or certain of its officers and directors.

On November 27, 2015, the Brazilian government issued a statement indicating it would sue BHP Billiton, its Brazilian partner Vale SA VALE, and their joint venture Samarco Mineração SA in response to a catastrophic dam failure earlier that month. On February 23, 2016, it was reported that Brazilian police issued a statement alleging that certain executives committed homicide in relation to the dam failure. On this news, shares of BHP Billiton fell sharply during intraday trading on February 24, 2016. To obtain additional information about the investigation, go to:

http://zlk.9nl.com/bhp-billiton-bhp

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@zlk.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. The firm's attorneys have extensive expertise and experience representing investors in securities litigation involving financial fraud, and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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