IVN Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.

Rio Tinto (RTP): 1H Earnings 
Due: Aug 5 at 0615 GMT 
DJ Survey of 6 Analysts 
Average 1H Net Profit Attributable To Shareholders: $5.41Bln, 
($2.45Bln in 1H 2009) 
Average 1H Underlying Net Profit Attributable To Shareholders: $5.32Bln, 
($2.57Bln in 1H 2009) 
Average 1H Underlying Ebitda: $10.42Bln, up 71% ($6.09Bln in 1H 2009) 
Average 1H Revenue: $24.71Bln, up 27% ($19.52Bln in 1H 2009) 
 

Note: Rio's first half net profit is expected to more than double, buoyed by strong performance in iron ore and the inclusion of a $230M gain from the sale of two undeveloped coal assets. Analysts will seek an update on how volatile pricing and concerns about a Chinese slowdown will affect the company's shipments and pricing in the future. Analysts will also seek an update on the company's organic growth projects, the arbitration process with Ivanhoe Mines Ltd (IVN.T) regarding its rights to increase its stake in the company, and an update on expected costs to expand Pilbara and develop Simandou iron ore project in Guinea. (alex.macdonald@dowjones.com)

 
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