Rio Tinto's Response - Ashton

Rio Tinto PLC 5 October 2000 Rio Tinto response to De Beers counter-bid for Ashton Rio Tinto has noted De Beers counter-bid for Ashton Mining Limited and will respond in due course. For further information contact: Media Relations Investor Relations Lisa Cullimore Peter Jarvis + 44 20 7753 2305 + 44 207 753 2401

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