Shareholder information
Supplementary information
General shareholder enquiries
Computershare Investor Services PLC and Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited are the share registrars for Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited, respectively. All enquiries and correspondence concerning shareholdings, other than shares held in ADR form, should be directed to the respective registrar. Their addresses and telephone numbers are given under Useful addresses. Shareholders should notify Computershare promptly in writing of any change of address.
Enquiries concerning Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited shares held in ADR form should be directed to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA whose address and telephone number are also given under Useful addresses.
Shareholders can obtain details about their own shareholding on the internet. Full details, including how to gain secure access to this personalised enquiry facility, are available from Computershare.
Website: www.computershare.com
Consolidation of share certificates
If a certificated shareholding in Rio Tinto plc is represented by several individual share certificates, they can be replaced by one consolidated certificate. There is no charge for this service. Share certificates should be sent to Computershare together with a letter of instruction.
Share certificates - name change
Share certificates in the name of The RTZ Corporation PLC remain valid notwithstanding the name change to Rio Tinto plc in 1997.
Share warrants to bearer
All outstanding share warrants to bearer of Rio Tinto plc have been converted into registered ordinary shares under the terms of a Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Court in 2001. Holders of any outstanding share warrants to bearer should contact the company secretary of Rio Tinto plc for an application form in order to obtain their rights to registered ordinary shares.
Former Alcan Inc. Shareholders
Former Alcan Inc. shareholders who have not tendered their Alcan shares to the Rio Tinto offer of US$101.00 per Common share are still entitled to claim their funds by sending a letter of transmittal together with their stock certificate to Computershare Investor Services Inc., whose details are given under Useful addresses. A copy of the letter of transmittal can be downloaded from the Rio Tinto website.
Low cost share dealing service
Stocktrade operates the Rio Tinto Low Cost Share Dealing Service which provides a simple telephone facility for buying and selling Rio Tinto plc shares. Basic commission is 0.5 per cent up to £10,000, reducing to 0.2 per cent thereafter, subject to a minimum commission of £15. Further information is available from Stocktrade, a division of Brewin Dolphin Securities, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Their details are given under Useful addresses.
Individual Savings Account (ISA)
Stocktrade offers UK residents the opportunity to hold Rio Tinto plc shares in an ISA. Existing PEPs or ISAs may also be transferred to Stocktrade. Further information can be obtained from Stocktrade whose details are given under Useful addresses.
Corporate nominee service
Computershare in conjunction with Rio Tinto plc, have introduced a corporate nominee service for private individuals. Further information can be obtained from Computershare.
Publication of financial statements
Shareholders wishing to receive the Annual report and Full financial statements and/or the Annual report and Full financial statements in electronic rather than paper form should register their instruction on the Computershare website.
eTree
Rio Tinto is a founding member of eTreeT an environmental and global Computershare initiative. It is an incentive programme designed to inspire shareholders to switch to using electronic communications, rather than paper, whilst also making a valuable contribution to the environment. Computershare's UK eTreeT team have partnered with the Woodland Trust, the UK's leading woodland conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage. In Australia they have partnered with Landcare. Landcare is a uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to 'do something practical' about protecting and repairing our environment.
Websites: www.etree.com.au / www.etreeuk.com
Investor Centre
Investor Centre is Rio Tinto's free, secure, self-service website, where you can manage your shareholdings online, 24 hours a day at your own convenience. The website enables you to:
- View your share balance
- Change your address
- View payment and tax information
- Update payment instructions
In addition shareholders who register their email address on Investor Centre, can be notified electronically of events such as annual general meetings, and can receive shareholder communications such as the annual report or notice of meeting electronically online. The service aims to be more convenient and better for the environment.
(UK only)
To find out more about Investor Centre, go to www.investorcentre.co.uk/riotinto
(AU only)
To find out more about Investor Centre, go to www.computershare.com.auUnsolicited mail and telephone calls
Rio Tinto is aware that some shareholders have had occasion to complain that outside organisations have used information obtained from the Companies' share registers for their own purposes. Rio Tinto, like other companies, cannot by law refuse to supply such information provided that the organisation concerned pays the appropriate statutory fee.
Shareholders in the UK, who wish to reduce the amount of unsolicited mail and telephone calls they receive, should register with The Mailing Preference Service and The Telephone Preference Service whose details are set on in Useful addresses.
Rio Tinto on the web
Rio Tinto maintains a substantial amount of information on its website, including this and previous annual reports, many other publications and links to Group company websites.
It is the responsibility of the directors to ensure that processes are in place to maintain information and preserve the integrity of the Rio Tinto website. Legislation in the UK governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Website: www.riotinto.com
General enquiries
If you require general information about the Group please contact questions@riotinto.com. For all other enquiries please contact the relevant company secretary or share registrar.
Publications
The following publications are available at www.riotinto.com but hardcopies can be obtained free of charge on request from the company secretaries:
2008 Annual report
2008 Full financial statements
2008 Summary financial statements
2008 Parent entity financial statements for Rio Tinto Limited
The way we work - Rio Tinto's statement of business practice
Review magazine - Rio Tinto's quarterly magazine for shareholders
Copies of the 2008 annual reports for the following listed Rio Tinto Group companies are also available on request:
Bougainville Copper Limited
Coal & Allied Industries Limited
Energy Resources of Australia Limited
Palabora Mining Company Limited
