20th Jul 2006 12:13
Rio Tinto PLC20 July 2006 Notification of Half Year results and conference call Rio Tinto PLC, the world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth'smineral resources, will announce its half year results for the six months ended30th June 2006 on Thursday 3rd August 2006. Paul Skinner, Chairman and Leigh Clifford, CEO will host a conference call forthe press at 07:15hrs for 07:30hrs GMT (London) / 16:15hrs for 16:30hrs GMT+9(Melbourne) on Thursday, 3 August 2006. Dial in number (UK) 084 5146 2116 Dial in number (Australia) 180 0816 271 (toll free) Dial in code for both conference calls: 3135217 For further information please contact:LONDON AUSTRALIAMedia Relations Media RelationsNick Cobban Ian HeadOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2305 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3620Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 041 003 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 360 101 Emma McCaffrey/ Richard Emmott Media Strategy Office:+44 (0) 20 7400 4480Mobile:+44 (0) 7811 151 487/ +44 (0) 7790 616 888Investor Relations Investor RelationsNigel Jones Dave SkinnerOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2401 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3628Mobile: +44 (0) 7917 227 365 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 335 309 David Ovington Susie CreswellOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2326 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3639Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 010 978 Mobile: +61 (0) 418 933 792 Website: www.riotinto.com Notes to Editors Rio Tinto is a world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth'smineral resources. The Group's worldwide operations supply essential mineralsand metals that help to meet global needs and contribute to improvements inliving standards. Rio Tinto encourages strong local identities and has adevolved management philosophy, entrusting responsibility with accountability tothe workplace. In order to deliver superior returns to shareholders over time, Rio Tinto takesa long term and responsible approach to the Group's business. We concentrate onthe development of first class orebodies into large, long life and efficientoperations, capable of sustaining competitive advantage through business cycles. Major products include aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy products (coal anduranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc andzircon), and iron ore. The Group's activities span the world but are stronglyrepresented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in SouthAmerica, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. Rio Tinto comprises wholly owned subsidiaries (such as Borax, Comalco,Hamersley, Rio Tinto Coal Australia, Kennecott and Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium),partly owned subsidiaries (Coal & Allied and Palabora) and non-managed,(Escondida) and joint ventures (Grasberg) in which public shareholders, othercompanies or governments are partners. Wherever Rio Tinto operates, health and safety is our first priority. We seek tocontribute to sustainable development. We work as closely as possible with ourhost countries and communities, respecting laws and customs. We minimise adverseeffects and strive to improve every aspect of our performance. We employ localpeople at all levels and ensure fair and equitable transfer of benefits andenhancement of opportunities. Our success as a business depends not only on our skills and the quality anddiversity of the Group's assets, but also on our shared commitment to be adependable global partner and good local neighbour. - ENDS - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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