Nov 12 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton (L:BLT) Ltd BHP.AX :
* Joint statement by Vale and BHP Billiton BHP.AX
* Says "investigations are continuing"
* Says Vale and BHP Billiton also have health, safety, environment and geotechnical experts onsite supporting samarco's response
* Says samarco will provide further updates relating to the response and operations
* Immediate priority is to understand the full extent of the consequences of the tailings dam breach and how we can provide further help
* Says Vale and BHP Billiton pledge to support samarco in creating an emergency fund for rebuilding works
* Source text for Eikon ID:nASX8j951l