UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Month of November 2023
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| Commission file number: 001-10533 | Commission file number: 001-34121 |
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| Rio Tinto plc | Rio Tinto Limited |
| ABN 96 004 458 404 |
| (Translation of registrant’s name into English) | (Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
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| 6 St. James’s Square | Level 43, 120 Collins Street |
| London, SW1Y 4AD, United Kingdom | Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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| Rio Tinto plc | Rio Tinto Limited |
| (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
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| By | /s/ Andrew Hodges | By | /s/ Tim Paine |
| Name | Andrew Hodges | Name | Tim Paine |
| Title | Company Secretary | Title | Company Secretary |
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| Date | 4 December 2023 | Date | 4 December 2023 |
Notice to LSE
Total voting rights and issued capital
1 November 2023
In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, Rio Tinto plc notifies the market that as of 31 October 2023:
1.Rio Tinto plc’s issued share capital comprised 1,255,891,990 Ordinary shares of 10p each, each with one vote.
2.4,665,902 ordinary shares of 10p each are held in treasury. These shares are not taken into consideration in relation to the payment of dividends and voting at shareholder meetings.
Accordingly the total number of voting rights in Rio Tinto plc is 1,251,226,088. This figure may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Rio Tinto plc under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Note:
As at the date of this announcement:
(a)Rio Tinto plc has also issued one Special Voting Share of 10p and one DLC Dividend Share of 10p in connection with its dual listed companies (‘DLC’) merger with Rio Tinto Limited which was designed to place the shareholders of both companies in substantially the same position as if they held shares in a single enterprise owning all of the assets of both companies;
(b)the Special Voting Share facilitates joint voting by shareholders of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited on joint electorate resolutions; and
(c)there are 371,216,214 publicly held Rio Tinto Limited shares in issue which do not form part of the share capital of Rio Tinto plc.
LEI: 213800YOEO5OQ72G2R82
Classification: 2.5 Total number of voting rights and capital disclosed under article 15 of the Transparency Directive
Contacts
Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com
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Media Relations, United Kingdom
Matthew Klar M +44 7796 630 637
David Outhwaite M +44 7787 597 493
| Media Relations, Australia
Matt Chambers M +61 433 525 739
Jesse Riseborough M +61 436 653 412
Alyesha Anderson M +61 434 868 118
Michelle Lee M +61 458 609 322 | Media Relations, Americas
Simon Letendre M +1 514 796 4973
Malika Cherry M +1 418 592 7293
Vanessa Damha M +1 514 715 2152 |
Investor Relations, United Kingdom
Menno Sanderse M +44 7825 195 178
David Ovington M +44 7920 010 978
Laura Brooks M +44 7826 942 797 | Investor Relations, Australia
Tom Gallop M +61 439 353 948
Amar Jambaa M +61 472 865 948 | |
Rio Tinto plc
6 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4AD United Kingdom T +44 20 7781 2000
Registered in England No. 719885
| Rio Tinto Limited
Level 43, 120 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 Australia T +61 3 9283 3333
Registered in Australia ABN 96 004 458 404 | |
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary.
riotinto.com
Media Release
Rio Tinto and Codelco complete Nuevo Cobre exploration joint venture agreement
08 November 2023
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has today completed the acquisition of PanAmerican Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda and entered a joint venture with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) to explore and potentially develop the company’s assets in Chile’s prospective Atacama region.
The acquisition, announced on 1 August 2023, comprises a 57.74% operating stake in Agua de la Falda for $45 million and the grant of net smelter returns royalties. It paves the way for Rio Tinto and Codelco to start its joint exploration project at the asset.
Jakob Stausholm, Rio Tinto Chief Executive, and Maximo Pacheco Chairman, Codelco today met in Tokyo to formalise the new joint venture, which will be known as Nuevo Cobre (New Copper).
Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said “Chile is one of the most important sources of the copper and other critical minerals the world needs to deliver the energy transition and achieve net zero. With this partnership, we are bringing together our complementary experience and capabilities. Codelco’s local knowledge and expertise is second to none and we have a global track record in exploration. I am very much looking forward to getting our work on the ground started.”
Codelco Chairman Maximo Pacheco said “This is an unbeatable opportunity for Codelco and Rio Tinto to join our knowledge, experience, strengths and capabilities to accelerate exploration and development of these assets to contribute the copper that the world needs for its energy transition. We are very pleased to formalize this partnership with Rio Tinto and acknowledge our mutual commitment to following the best standards of health, safety, community relations and care for the environment.”
Agua de la Falda has previously been explored for precious metals with minimal modern exploration for copper. Analysis by Rio Tinto Exploration indicates it is prospective for new copper discoveries, which will now be the focus of the joint venture.
The partnership builds on a collaboration agreement between the two companies signed in October 2022, aimed at encouraging innovations and technology to improve safety, productivity and environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes in underground mining.
Contacts
Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com
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Media Relations, United Kingdom
Matthew Klar M +44 7796 630 637
David Outhwaite M +44 7787 597 493
| Media Relations, Australia
Matt Chambers M +61 433 525 739
Jesse Riseborough M +61 436 653 412
Alyesha Anderson M +61 434 868 118
Michelle Lee M +61 458 609 322 | Media Relations, Americas
Simon Letendre M +1 514 796 4973
Malika Cherry M +1 418 592 7293
Vanessa Damha M +1 514 715 2152 |
Investor Relations, United Kingdom
Menno Sanderse M +44 7825 195 178
David Ovington M +44 7920 010 978
Laura Brooks M +44 7826 942 797 | Investor Relations, Australia
Tom Gallop M +61 439 353 948
Amar Jambaa M +61 472 865 948 | |
Rio Tinto plc
6 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4AD United Kingdom T +44 20 7781 2000
Registered in England No. 719885
| Rio Tinto Limited
Level 43, 120 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 Australia T +61 3 9283 3333
Registered in Australia ABN 96 004 458 404 | |
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary.
riotinto.com
Media Release
Rio Tinto appoints new Chief Operating Officer to Diavik Diamond Mine
09 November 2023
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto has appointed Matthew Breen as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine, effective 8 December. Matt, previously General Manager of Operations at Diavik, will lead the mine and its 1,230 employees in the next phase of its development.
Matt is a very experienced operational leader, and has worked across multiple operations and geographies over the past two decades, including in his most recent role as General Manager of Operations at Diavik. Matt succeeds Angela Bigg, who after a successful six years at Diavik, will be taking a period of leave before returning to Rio Tinto in a different leadership role.
Rio Tinto Minerals Chief Executive Sinead Kaufman said: “I am delighted that Matt will be leading the team at Diavik Diamond Mine as it continues to supply our customers with high quality, responsibly sourced Canadian diamonds, while preparing to leave a positive legacy in partnership with our community and government partners.”
“I would like to thank Angela for her six years at Diavik during which time she has shown strong leadership and care during challenging times. “
Matt Breen said: “It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to lead Diavik Diamond Mine. The team of innovative and hard-working individuals at Diavik are inspirational and without their dedication and effort, we would not be the world class diamond mine we are today. I will ensure that we continue on our path of excellence to leave a lasting, positive legacy in the Northwest Territories.”
Contacts
Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com
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Media Relations, United Kingdom
Matthew Klar M +44 7796 630 637
David Outhwaite M +44 7787 597 493
| Media Relations, Australia
Matt Chambers M +61 433 525 739
Jesse Riseborough M +61 436 653 412
Alyesha Anderson M +61 434 868 118
Michelle Lee M +61 458 609 322 | Media Relations, Americas
Simon Letendre M +1 514 796 4973
Malika Cherry M +1 418 592 7293
Vanessa Damha M +1 514 715 2152 |
Investor Relations, United Kingdom
Menno Sanderse M +44 7825 195 178
David Ovington M +44 7920 010 978
Laura Brooks M +44 7826 942 797 | Investor Relations, Australia
Tom Gallop M +61 439 353 948
Amar Jambaa M +61 472 865 948 | |
Rio Tinto plc
6 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4AD United Kingdom T +44 20 7781 2000
Registered in England No. 719885
| Rio Tinto Limited
Level 43, 120 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 Australia T +61 3 9283 3333
Registered in Australia ABN 96 004 458 404 | |
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary.
riotinto.com
Media Release
Rio Tinto partners with Aymium to trial renewable biocarbon product
21 November 2023
MONTREAL, Canada – Rio Tinto and Aymium have partnered to develop and trial a renewable biocarbon product for use as an alternative resource to reduce emissions in large scale industrial processes.
The product has been successfully trialled as a replacement for anthracite used in ilmenite smelting processes at Rio Tinto’s metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, a world leading producer of high-grade titanium dioxide feedstock as well as iron and steel for specialised applications.
In a strengthening of the partnership, Rio Tinto has made a further equity investment in Aymium following its participation in a funding round in 2022. The second investment is part of Rio Tinto’s support for innovations needed to meet its 2030 emission reduction targets and deliver lower carbon supply chains.
The partners will now be working together on options for large-scale production of a biocarbon product.
Rio Tinto Minerals Chief Executive Sinead Kaufman said: “We are delighted to work with Aymium to develop and trial this renewable biocarbon product that has real potential as an alternative, low carbon resource for our processes. We are investing to deepen our partnership, as part our commitment to finding better ways to decarbonise our operations and the supply chains we are part of.”
Aymium CEO James Mennell said: “Our mission is to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and minimize our environmental impact. We are delighted about Rio Tinto’s follow-on investment as it will further advance our global mission to create bioproducts with enhanced performance and achieve ambitious emissions reduction targets.”
Funds from this investment will be directed towards advancing the construction of Aymium’s new production facilities in North America and supporting their Research and Development initiatives.
Notes to editors
Aymium produces high-value biocarbon and biohydrogen products that can be used to immediately replace fossil fuels in the production of metals, energy, crops, and in the purification of water and air with no modifications to equipment or processes. Produced using sustainably sourced biomass – recovered and unusable wood – Aymium’s bioproducts are renewable, carbon-negative and they replace emission-heavy fossil fuels such as coal and coke. Aymium’s leading technology is backed by more than 350 issued or pending patents on a global basis. Aymium is headquartered in Minnesota.
Contacts
Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com
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Media Relations, United Kingdom
Matthew Klar M +44 7796 630 637
David Outhwaite M +44 7787 597 493
| Media Relations, Australia
Matt Chambers M +61 433 525 739
Jesse Riseborough M +61 436 653 412
Alyesha Anderson M +61 434 868 118
Michelle Lee M +61 458 609 322 | Media Relations, Americas
Simon Letendre M +1 514 796 4973
Malika Cherry M +1 418 592 7293
Vanessa Damha M +1 514 715 2152 |
Investor Relations, United Kingdom
Menno Sanderse M +44 7825 195 178
David Ovington M +44 7920 010 978
Laura Brooks M +44 7826 942 797 | Investor Relations, Australia
Tom Gallop M +61 439 353 948
Amar Jambaa M +61 472 865 948 | |
Rio Tinto plc
6 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4AD United Kingdom T +44 20 7781 2000
Registered in England No. 719885
| Rio Tinto Limited
Level 43, 120 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 Australia T +61 3 9283 3333
Registered in Australia ABN 96 004 458 404 | |
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary.
riotinto.com
Notice to ASX/LSE 2024 Key Dates 28 November 2023 Set out below are the key dates for Rio Tinto for the 2024 calendar year. Date Event 2023 Final dividend 21 February 2024 2023 full year results announcement 7 March 2024 Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited ordinary shares and Rio Tinto plc ADRs quoted “ex-dividend” 8 March 2024 Record date 26 March 2024 Final date for elections under the Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited Dividend Reinvestment Plans and under facilities for dividends to be paid in alternative currency (GBP/AUD/NZD) 11 April 2024 Currency conversion date 18 April 2024 Payment date 2024 Interim dividend 31 July 2024 2024 half year results announcement 15 August 2024 Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited ordinary shares quoted “ex-dividend” 1 16 August 2024 Record date 5 September 2024 Final date for elections under the Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited Dividend Reinvestment Plans and under facilities for dividends to be paid in alternative currency (GBP/AUD/NZD) 19 September 2024 Currency conversion date 26 September 2024 Payment date 2024 Annual general meetings 29 January 2024 Closing date for receipt of nominations for candidates other than those recommended by the board to be elected as directors at the 2024 annual general meetings 4 April 2024 Rio Tinto plc annual general meeting 2 May 2024 Rio Tinto Limited annual general meeting 1 Effective 28 May 2024, under the US Security Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, the trade settlement cycle for our ADRs will change from T+2 to T+1. The ex-dividend date and record date will become the same for regular ex-dividend date processing of our ADRs. EXHIBIT 99.5
Notice to ASX/LSE 2 / 2 Contacts Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com Media Relations, United Kingdom Matthew Klar M +44 7796 630 637 David Outhwaite M +44 7787 597 493 Media Relations, Australia Matt Chambers M +61 433 525 739 Jesse Riseborough M +61 436 653 412 Alyesha Anderson M +61 434 868 118 Michelle Lee M +61 458 609 322 Media Relations, Americas Simon Letendre M +1 514 796 4973 Malika Cherry M +1 418 592 7293 Vanessa Damha M +1 514 715 2152 Investor Relations, United Kingdom Menno Sanderse M +44 7825 195 178 David Ovington M +44 7920 010 978 Laura Brooks M +44 7826 942 797 Investor Relations, Australia Tom Gallop M +61 439 353 948 Amar Jambaa M +61 472 865 948 Rio Tinto plc 6 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4AD United Kingdom T +44 20 7781 2000 Registered in England No. 719885 Rio Tinto Limited Level 43, 120 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 Australia T +61 3 9283 3333 Registered in Australia ABN 96 004 458 404 This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary. riotinto.com
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