Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that it has commenced an investigation of Primero Mining Corp. (“Primero Mining” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PPP) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws by the Company and/or certain of its officers and directors.

On February 3, 2016, Primero Mining announced that its subsidiary, Primero Empresa Minera, S.A. de C.V., has received a legal claim from the Mexican tax authorities seeking to nullify the Advance Pricing Agreement issued in 2012. Following this news, shares of Primero Mining Corp. were down more than 26% on intraday trading on February 4, 2015. To obtain additional information about the investigation, go to:

http://zlk.9nl.com/primero-mining-ppp

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.

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