Rio Tinto Uranium formed

Rio Tinto PLC
05 October 2005


Rio Tinto Uranium formed


Rio Tinto announces that Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) and Rossing
Uranium have approved the appointment of Rio Tinto Uranium to undertake
marketing and sales services and sales contract administration for them.


Rio Tinto Uranium has been formed effective from 3 October 2005, based in
London. It will undertake a centralised marketing role for Rio Tinto's two
uranium producers through a network of representatives in key markets. This will
give a single point of contact for customers and greater efficiencies for ERA
and Rossing.


For further information, please contact:

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