Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of investors of Primero Mining Corp. ("Primero" or the "Company") (NYSE: PPP) concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws. Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is preparing a lawsuit on behalf of injured investors.

On February 3, 2016, Primero Mining disclosed that its subsidiary, Primero Empresa Minera, S.A. de C.V., had received a legal claim from the Mexican tax authorities that sought to nullify the Advance Pricing Agreement issued in 2012. Upon this news, shares of Primero Mining Corp. dropped nearly 27% during intraday trading on February 4, 2016.

If you purchased Primero Mining securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or 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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