Publication of Financial Statements

Rio Tinto plc

2 June 2010

RNS PUBLICATION FORM

Publication of Financial Statements

Copies of the following documents:

Rio Tinto Finance plc - Audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009 Rio Tinto Finance Limited - Audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009

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 Assistant Secretary Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1629 Email: [email protected] Website: www.riotinto.com