NOTICE: Rosen Law Firm Reminds BHP Billiton Limited Investors of Important April 25, 2016 Deadline in Class Action – BHP

NEW YORK, April 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of BHP Billiton Limited American Depositary Receipts BHP from September 25, 2014 through November 30, 2015, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important April 25, 2016 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for BHP Billiton investors under the federal securities laws.

To join the BHP Billiton class action, go to the firm's website at http://rosenlegal.com/cases-842.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq. or Kevin Chan, Esq. toll free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com for more information on the class action.

NO CLASS HAS YET BEEN CERTIFIED IN THE ABOVE ACTION. UNTIL A CLASS IS CERTIFIED, YOU ARE NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL UNLESS YOU RETAIN ONE. YOU MAY ALSO REMAIN AN ABSENT CLASS MEMBER AND DO NOTHING AT THIS POINT. YOU MAY RETAIN COUNSEL OF YOUR CHOICE.

According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period defendants issued false and misleading statements concerning BHP Billiton's commitment to safety and the implementation of safety and monitoring protocols at the mine sites despite knowing or recklessly disregarding the precarious condition of mining operations and facilities at the Samarco mine, a Brazilian mining operation jointly owned by BHP and Vale S.A. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 25, 2016. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to join the litigation, go to the firm's website at http://rosenlegal.com/cases-842.html for more information. You may also contact Phillip Kim, Esq. or Kevin Chan, Esq. of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via email at pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com.

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