7th Nov 2007 17:04
Rio Tinto PLC07 November 2007 Rio Tinto - Board change It is with regret that the Boards of Directors of Rio Tinto plc and Rio TintoLimited announce the resignation of Dr Ashton Calvert AC for reasons of illhealth and at his request. Ashton joined the Boards in 2005 following a long and distinguished career inthe Australian foreign service, culminating in a period as Secretary of theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Paul Skinner, Chairman of Rio Tinto, said "Since joining the Boards Ashton hasmade a major contribution to the company and has provided valuable insightsacross a range of major strategic issues, notably in relation to our businessesin Australia and Asia. We are very sorry that his health prevents hiscontinuing membership of the Boards and will greatly miss his wise counsel andadvice." For further information, please contact: Media Relations, London Media Relations, Australia Ian HeadNick Cobban Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3620Office: +44 (0) 20 8080 1305 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 360 101Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 041 003 Amanda Buckley Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3627 Mobile: +61 (0) 419 801 349 Investor Relations, London Investor Relations, Australia Nigel 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 Investor Relations, North America David Ovington Jason CombesOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2326 Office: +1 (0) 801 685 4535Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 010 978 Mobile: +1 (0) 801 558 2645 Email: [email protected] Website: www.riotinto.comHigh resolution photographs available at: www.newscast.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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