The David Watt Prize 2008 - deadline for entries is 31 March

Entries are currently being received for this year's David Watt Prize, which will be awarded to the article which the judges consider has made a significant contribution to the clarification and understanding of political issues.

The judges are led by Rio Tinto's chairman, Paul Skinner. Other members of the panel are Susan Watt, Lord Wright of Richmond, Richard Lambert, Zeinab Badawi, Andrew Vickerman and Lord Watson of Richmond.

Full details and entry forms are available from
The Administrator
The David Watt Prize
Rio Tinto plc
2 Eastbourne Terrace
London W2 6LG

Or by email:

davidwattprize@riotinto.com or celiabeale@globalnet.co.uk

The winner will be announced on 3rd July at a presentation lunch in London. The guest speaker will be Frank Gardner OBE

For further information please contact
Celia Beale
Tel: +44 (0)1985 8446143
Email: celiabeale@globalnet.co.uk
Website: http://www.riotinto.com/

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.

The David Watt Prize 2008 - deadline for entries is 31 March [PDF: 46 KB]