Rio Tinto - Board change

Rio Tinto PLC 07 November 2007 Rio Tinto - Board change It is with regret that the Boards of Directors of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited announce the resignation of Dr Ashton Calvert AC for reasons of ill health and at his request. Ashton joined the Boards in 2005 following a long and distinguished career in the Australian foreign service, culminating in a period as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Paul Skinner, Chairman of Rio Tinto, said 'Since joining the Boards Ashton has made a major contribution to the company and has provided valuable insights across a range of major strategic issues, notably in relation to our businesses in Australia and Asia. We are very sorry that his health prevents his continuing membership of the Boards and will greatly miss his wise counsel and advice.' For further information, please contact: Media Relations, London Media Relations, Australia Ian Head Nick Cobban Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3620 Office: +44 (0) 20 8080 1305 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 360 101 Mobile: +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 Skinner Office: +44 (0) 20 7753 2401 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3628 Mobile: +44 (0) 7917 227 365 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 335 309 Investor Relations, North America David Ovington Jason Combes Office: +44 (0) 20 7753 2326 Office: +1 (0) 801 685 4535 Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 010 978 Mobile: +1 (0) 801 558 2645 Email: questions@riotinto.com Website: www.riotinto.com High resolution photographs available at: www.newscast.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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