Rio Tinto Limited

ASX:RIO ISIN:AU000000RIO1

May 26, 2012

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Rio Tinto Limited Company Summary

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) (LON:RIO) is a leader in finding, mining and processing the earth's mineral resources. The Group's worldwide operations supply essential minerals and metals that help to meet global needs and contribute to improvements in living standards. In order to deliver superior returns to shareholders over time, Rio Tinto takes a long term and responsible approach to the Group's business. We concentrate on the development of first class orebodies into large, long life and efficient operations, capable of sustaining competitive advantage through business cycles. Major products include aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy products, gold, industrial minerals (borates, titanium dioxide, salt and talc), and iron ore.

COMPANY DATA

	Fax	(03) 9283 3707

	Principal Sector	Materials

	Principal Industry	Mining & Metals

	Listed	1970/01/01

	Homepage	www.riotinto.com

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