Publication of Financial Statements

Rio Tinto plc

19 March 2010

RIO TINTO PLC

Publication of Financial Statements

Copies of the following documents:

Rio Tinto Finance plc - Audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008; and Rio Tinto Finance Limited - Audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008

have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and are available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Documents Viewing Facility, which is situated at:

Financial Services Authority 25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS

For further information please contact:

Matthew Whyte Acting Deputy Company Secretary Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1629 email: [email protected] Website: www.riotinto.com