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:  [phone]
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                                                   Amanda Buckley
                                                   Office:  [phone]
                                                   Mobile: [phone]

Investor Relations, London                         Investor Relations, Australia

Nigel Jones                                        Dave Skinner
Office: [phone]                       Office:  [phone]
Mobile: [phone]                       Mobile: [phone]

                                                   Investor Relations, North America

David Ovington                                     Jason Combes
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