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    Picture of Rio Tinto logoRio TintoAnnouncement
    16/01/2018 07:05
    RNS Number : 9453B
    Rio Tinto PLC
    15 January 2018
    Rio Tinto releases fourth quarter production results
    16 January 2018
    Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said "The business performed well in the fourth quarter, and we finished the year in line with guidance across all major products. We shipped 90 million tonnes of iron ore from our world-class Pilbara assets, a record quarter which demonstrates the system's growing flexibility. In 2017 we announced over $8 billion of cash returns to shareholders and continued to reshape the portfolio. Our focus on value over volume and mine-to-market productivity, along with disciplined allocation of cash, will ensure that we continue to deliver superior shareholder returns in the short, medium and the long term."


    Q4 2017
    vs Q4 2016
    vs Q3 2017
    2017
    2016
    Pilbara iron ore shipments (100% basis)
    Mt
    90.0
    +3%
    +5%
    330.1
    +1%
    Pilbara iron ore production (100% basis)
    Mt
    87.9
    +3%
    +3%
    329.8
    +0%
    Bauxite
    kt
    13,762
    +14%
    +7%
    50,796
    +6%
    Aluminium 
    kt
    887
    -3%
    +0%
    3,551
    -1%
    Mined copper
    kt
    148.6
    +11%
    +23%
    478.1
    -9%
    Hard coking coal
    kt
    2,322
    +6%
    +3%
    7,704
    -5%
    Titanium dioxide slag
    kt
    341
    +14%
    +4%
    1,315
    +25%
    IOC iron ore pellets and concentrate
    Mt
    2.7
    -0%
    -14%
    11.2
    +5%
    Key points
     Pilbara iron ore shipments of 90.0 million tonnes in the fourth quarter were three per cent higher than the fourth quarter of 2016. Total shipments for 2017 of 330.1 million tonnes were in line with guidance. 
     Bauxite production of 50.8 million tonnes was six per cent higher than 2016 and in line with upwardly revised full year guidance. Third party shipments increased by ten per cent to 32.3 million tonnes. 
     Aluminium production of 3.6 million tonnes was in line with guidance with generally strong performance slightly offset by lower production at Boyne and Sohar. 
     Mined copper production of 478.1 thousand tonnes was nine per cent lower than 2016 due primarily to the impact of a 43 day strike at Escondida in the first quarter. Production was in line with revised guidance.
     Titanium dioxide slag production of 1.3 million tonnes was 25 per cent higher than 2016, reflecting increased market demand, with strengthening pigment prices supported by low inventory and tight supply. 
     Production and shipment guidance for 2018 remains unchanged from the estimates provided at the investor seminar held on 4 December 2017.
     The major growth projects remain on track. The Silvergrass iron ore mine was commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2017 and will continue to ramp up in 2018. Amrun is on schedule for first bauxite shipment in the first half of 2019 and construction of the first drawbell at Oyu Tolgoi Underground is expected in mid-2020.
     In November, Rio Tinto successfully completed an A$750 million off-market buy-back in Rio Tinto Limited shares and in December completed a $1.5 billion on-market buy-back of Rio Tinto plc shares. An additional $1.925 billion on-market buy-back in Rio Tinto plc shares commenced on 27 December 2017 and is to be completed no later than 31 December 2018.
     On 10 January 2018, Rio Tinto announced it had received a binding offer for the sale of the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter in France for $500 million, subject to final adjustments. The sale is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2018, subject to satisfactory completion of consultations with key stakeholders. 
    All figures in this report are unaudited. All currency figures in this report are US dollars, and comments refer to Rio Tinto's share of production, unless otherwise stated.To allow production numbers to be compared on a like-for-like basis, production from asset divestments completed in 2016 is excluded from Rio Tinto share of production data but assets sold in 2017 remain in comparisons.

    IRON ORE
    Rio Tinto share of production (million tonnes)

    Q4 2017
    vs Q4 2016
    vs Q3 2017
    2017
    vs 2016
    Pilbara Blend Lump
    21.1
    +3%
    +2%
    80.8
    +4%
    Pilbara Blend Fines
    31.2
    +1%
    +4%
    116.4
    -1%
    Robe Valley Lump
    1.6
    +1%
    +5%
    6.1
    +0%
    Robe Valley Fines
    2.9
    +2%
    +1%
    10.4
    -8%
    Yandicoogina Fines (HIY)
    16.1
    +6%
    +11%
    57.7
    -1%
    Total Pilbara production
    72.9


    271.3

    Total Pilbara production (100% basis)
    87.9


    329.8

    Pilbara operations 
    Pilbara operations produced 329.8 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 271.3 million tonnes) in 2017. Fourth quarter production of 87.9 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 72.9 million tonnes) was three per cent higher than the fourth quarter of 2016, reflecting the implementation of productivity projects across most sites. This strong performance was achieved despite a planned two week shutdown at Hope Downs 4 in December 2017, in line with the focus on value over volume.
    Sales of 330.1 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 272.0 million tonnes) were in line with 2016 sales. Strong fourth quarter sales of 90.0 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 74.8 million tonnes) were three per cent higher than the fourth quarter of 2016, reflecting ongoing productivity improvements being made to the rail network, along with increased flexibility across the infrastructure system. 
    Approximately 17 per cent of sales in 2017 were priced with reference to the prior quarter's average index lagged by one month. The remainder was sold either on current quarter average, current month average or fixed on the spot market. 
    Approximately 67 per cent of 2017 sales were made on a cost and freight (CFR) basis, with the remainder sold free on board (FOB).
    Achieved average pricing in 2017 was $59.6 per wet metric tonne on an FOB basis (equivalent to $64.8 per dry metric tonne). 
    Pilbara projects
    Commissioning of the Silvergrass conveyor system is complete and the plant had processed around two million tonnes by the end of 2017. Production ramp-up will continue in 2018.
    The automation of the Pilbara train system (AutoHaulTM) continues to make strong progress with greater than 60 per cent of all train kilometres now completed in autonomous mode with a driver on board for supervision. The project is on schedule to be completed by the end of 2018. 
    The Koodaideri project feasibility study was approved for $30.9 million in May 2017. The feasibility study will focus on obtaining necessary consent and permits and increasing orebody knowledge.
    2018 guidance
    Rio Tinto's Pilbara shipments in 2018 are expected to be between 330 and 340 million tonnes (100 per cent basis). This is subject to market conditions and any weather constraints, and partly reflects continued rail maintenance required in 2018.


    ALUMINIUM
    Rio Tinto share of production ('000 tonnes)

    Q4 2017
    vs Q4 2016
    vs Q3 2017
    2017
    vs 2016
    Rio Tinto Aluminium





    Bauxite
    13,762
    +14%
    +7%
    50,796
    +6%
    Alumina 
    2,077
    -1%
    +5%
    8,131
    -1%
    Aluminium
    887
    -3%
    +0%
    3,551
    -1%
    Production from Lochaber in 2016 has been excluded from the comparable percentages above.
    Bauxite
    Bauxite production of 50.8 million tonnes in 2017 was six per cent higher than 2016, reflecting strong operational performances at Gove and Weipa. Production at Gove was 23 per cent higher than 2016, benefitting from the planned production ramp-up associated with de-bottlenecking of capacity, whilst production at Weipa was five per cent higher than 2016. Fourth quarter production of 13.8 million tonnes was 14 per cent higher than the corresponding quarter of 2016. 
    The strong production performance enabled the Group to ship 32.3 million tonnes to third parties in 2017, ten per cent higher than 2016. Fourth quarter shipments were 25 per cent higher than the fourth quarter of 2016.
    Amrun
    The Amrun project is advancing to plan. All wharf modules are now installed and the process plant beneficiation modules and transfer tower are in location. Upcoming activities include completion of the stacker, reclaimer assembly and ship loader assembly. The project remains on schedule for first shipment in the first half of 2019. 
    Alumina
    Alumina production for 2017 was in line with 2016, with a strong performance at Yarwun partially offset by lower production at the Queensland Alumina refinery due to major maintenance. 
    Aluminium
    Aluminium production of 3.6 million tonnes in 2017 was one per cent lower than 2016. Strong operational performances were achieved across most sites, reflecting the implementation of productivity improvements across the business. This was offset by production curtailment at the Boyne smelter due to higher power prices in Queensland, and by lower production at the non-managed Sohar smelter due to a power interruption incident in the third quarter. Excluding these events, 2017 aluminium production was one per cent higher than 2016.
    Average realised aluminium prices in 2017 were $2,231 per tonne. This includes a $221 per tonne premium for value-added product, which represented 57 per cent of aluminium sold, and the physical market premium.
    On 10 January 2018, Rio Tinto announced it had received a binding offer for the sale of the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter in France for $500 million, subject to final adjustments. The sale is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2018, subject to satisfactory completion of consultations with key stakeholders.
    2018 guidance
    Rio Tinto's share of production in 2018 is expected to be between 49 and 51 million tonnes of bauxite, 8.0 to 8.2 million tonnes of alumina and 3.5 to 3.7 million tonnes of aluminium (guidance to be adjusted following completion of the sale of the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter).


    COPPER & DIAMONDS
    Rio Tinto share of production ('000 tonnes)

    Q4 2017
    vs Q4 2016
    vs Q3 2017
    2017
    vs 2016
    Mined copper 





    Rio Tinto Kennecott
    34.8
    -23%
    +35%
    148.9
    -3%
    Escondida
    92.9
    +26%
    +13%
    270.8
    -11%
    Grasberg
    5.7
    N/A
    N/A
    5.7
    N/A
    Oyu Tolgoi
    15.2
    -0%
    +23%
    52.8
    -22%






    Refined copper





    Rio Tinto Kennecott
    22.1
    -67%
    -59%
    125.8
    -20%
    Escondida
    22.8
    +6%
    +6%
    71.4
    -24%






    Diamonds('000 carats)





    Argyle
    6,146
    +71%
    +29%
    17,135
    +23%
    Diavik
    1,060
    +7%
    -10%
    4,492
    +12%
    Rio Tinto Kennecott
    Mined copper production in 2017 was three per cent lower than 2016, with lower grades partially offset by higher mill throughput. Fourth quarter production was 23 per cent lower than the corresponding period of 2016 as mining entered an anticipated area of lower grade. Higher grade material is expected to be accessed in 2018.
    Refined copper production in 2017 was 20 per cent lower than 2016 due to the shutdown of the smelter following the fatality in October 2017. The smelter resumed production in November 2017 and is expected to draw down the increase in concentrate inventory during the first half of 2018.
    Rio Tinto Kennecott continues to toll and purchase third party concentrate, with 161.4 thousand tonnes received for processing in 2017. Tolled copper concentrate, which is smelted and returned to customers, is excluded from reported production figures. 
    The pushback of the south wall progressed during the quarter. It will extend the life of mine and remains on track for completion in 2020. 
    Escondida
    Mined copper production at Escondida in 2017 was 11 per cent lower than 2016 due to the labour union strike that impacted production in the first half of 2017. Fourth quarter production was 26 per cent higher than the corresponding quarter of 2016 due to an increase in concentrator throughput, largely driven by commissioning of the Los Colorados concentrator.
    Oyu Tolgoi
    Mined copper production from the open pit in 2017 was 22 per cent lower than 2016, as phases 2 and 3, which were sources of higher grade ore, were fully depleted by the end of 2016. Despite this, the operation established new records for rates of total material moved and mill throughput in the year. Copper production in the fourth quarter was 23 per cent higher than the previous quarter due to improved mill availability and reduced ore hardness.
    Oyu Tolgoi LLC has received, and is evaluating, a Tax Act (tax assessment) for approximately $155 million from the Mongolian Tax Authority relating to an audit on taxes imposed and paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC between 2013 and 2015.
    Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project
    New contractors continue to mobilise with the total project workforce at over 6,600 at the end of 2017, 89 per cent of whom are Mongolian nationals. Lateral development is on plan, completion of Shaft 2 sinking is imminent and completion of Shaft 5 sinking is expected by the end of first quarter of 2018. Six accommodation buildings in the Oyut II camp are now complete. An annual project review was completed in the fourth quarter, and construction of the first drawbell is expected in mid-2020.
    Grasberg
    Through a joint venture agreement with Freeport-McMoRan Inc. ("Freeport"), Rio Tinto is entitled to the cash flow associated with 40 per cent of material mined above an agreed threshold as a consequence of expansions and developments of the Grasberg facilities since 1998.
    In January and February 2017, the Indonesian government issued new mining regulations to address exports of unrefined metals, including copper concentrates, and other matters related to the mining sector. These regulations impact PT Freeport Indonesia's ("PT-FI") operating rights, including its right to continue to export concentrate without restriction, and, as a result, had a significant impact on Rio Tinto's share of production in 2017. Rio Tinto's full participation beyond 2021 is likely to be delayed due to the application of force majeure provisions in the joint venture agreement between Rio Tinto and PT-FI.
    In March 2017, the Indonesian government amended the regulations and issued a permit to PT-FI that allowed concentrate exports to resume in April 2017. PT-FI is applying for an extension of its export permit, which expires in February 2018.
    Based on the latest available forecast from Freeport, approximately 5.7 thousand tonnes of copper and no gold production in 2017 has been attributed to Rio Tinto. Freeport is expected to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2017 results on 25 January 2018. No share of production was attributed to Rio Tinto for the first three quarters of 2017, based on expected Rio Tinto share at the time.
    Provisional pricing
    At 31 December 2017, the Group had an estimated 250 million pounds of copper sales that were provisionally priced at 304 cents per pound. The final price of these sales will be determined during the first half of 2018. This compares with 235 million pounds of open shipments at 31 December 2016, provisionally priced at 250 cents per pound. 
    Diamonds
    At Argyle, 2017 carat production was 23 per cent higher than 2016 due to the additional processing of higher grade alluvial tailings.
    At Diavik, carats recovered in 2017 were 12 per cent higher than 2016 due to higher recovered grades. Development of the A21 pipe remains on schedule.
    2018 guidance
    Rio Tinto's expected share of mined copper production for 2018 is expected to be between 510 and 610 thousand tonnes. Refined copper production is expected to be between 225 to 265 thousand tonnes.
    Diamond production guidance for 2018 is between 17 and 20 million carats.


    ENERGY & MINERALS
    Rio Tinto share of production 

    Q4 2017
    vs Q4 2016
    vs Q3 2017
    2017
    vs 2016
    Coal





    Hard coking coal
    2,322
    +6%
    +3%
    7,704
    -5%
    Semi-soft coking coal (a)
    0
    -100%
    -100%
    2,020
    -51%
    Thermal coal (a)
    966
    -77%
    -75%
    13,933
    -17%






    Iron ore pellets and concentrate (million tonnes)





    IOC
    2.7
    -0%
    -14%
    11.2
    +5%






    Minerals ('000 tonnes)





    Borates - B2O3 content
    120
    -1%
    -14%
    517
    +3%
    Salt
    1,535
    +11%
    +25%
    5,090
    -2%
    Titanium dioxide slag
    341
    +14%
    +4%
    1,315
    +25%






    Uranium ('000 lbs)





    Energy Resources of Australia
    919
    +1%
    -4%
    3,458
    -2%
    Rssing
    902
    +15%
    +19%
    3,192
    +14%
    Production from Bengalla in 2016 has been excluded from the comparable percentages above.
    (a) On 1 September 2017, Rio Tinto completed the sale of Coal & Allied. This included Coal & Allied's 67.6% interest in the Hunter Valley Operations mine, 80% interest in the Mount Thorley mine and 55.6% interest in the Warkworth mine. Production from these mines until 1 September 2017 is reported here.
    Coal
    Hard coking coal production in 2017 was five per cent lower than 2016 due to the impact of Cyclone Debbie in the first quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter production was six per cent higher than the corresponding quarter of 2016 reflecting strong operational performances at Kestrel and Hail Creek. 
    As announced on 1 September 2017, Rio Tinto completed the sale of Coal & Allied to Yancoal Australia for total consideration of $2.69 billion, which included Coal & Allied's interests in the Hunter Valley Operations, Mount Thorley and Warkworth mines. The sale, coupled with mine production sequencing changes at Hunter Valley Operations and Mount Thorley Warkworth, resulted in semi-soft coking coal and thermal coal production being lower than 2016 by 51 per cent and 17 per cent respectively. 
    Hard coking coal prices achieved in the second half of 2017 averaged $164 per tonne on an FOB basis compared to $177 per tonne in the first half of 2017. Average prices realised for thermal coal were $78 per tonne on an FOB basis in both the first half and second half of 2017. 
    Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC)
    IOC pellet production of 10.5 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 6.1 million tonnes) was seven per cent higher than 2016, with pellet demand continuing to be strong and product mix being optimised to meet customer demand. Concentrate production for sale of 8.5 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 5.0 million tonnes) was two per cent higher than 2016.
    The five per cent improvement in total production resulted in a four per cent improvement in sales to 19.0 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 11.2 million tonnes). 
    Borates
    Borates production in 2017 was three per cent higher than 2016, with production aligned to market demand.
    Iron and Titanium (RTIT)
    Titanium dioxide slag production was 25 per cent higher in 2017, reflecting improved market demand. Market conditions for titanium dioxide continued to improve in 2017, with strengthening pigment prices supported by low inventory and tight supply. Consequently, feedstock demand has improved year-on-year. 
    One of nine furnaces at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) remains idle, along with one of four furnaces at Richards Bay Minerals. The focus remains on maximising the productivity of the furnaces currently in operation, and a decision to re-start idle furnaces will be based on maximising value over volume.
    Salt
    Salt production in 2017 was marginally lower than 2016. Fourth quarter production was 11 per cent higher than the corresponding period of 2016 as the business responded to improved market demand.
    Uranium
    Energy Resources of Australia continues to process existing stockpiles. 2017 production was two per cent lower than 2016. 
    Production at Rssing in 2017 was 14 per cent higher than 2016 due to higher grades.
    2018 guidance
    Guidance for Rio Tinto's expected share of 2018 production is 7.5 to 8.5 million tonnes of hard coking coal, 3.8 to 4.5 million tonnes of thermal coal, 11.5 to 12.5 million tonnes of iron ore pellets and concentrates, 0.5 million tonnes of boric oxide equivalent production, 1.2 to 1.4 million tonnes of titanium dioxide slag, and 6.2 to 7.2 million pounds of uranium. 


    EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION
    Pre-tax and pre-divestment expenditure on exploration and evaluation charged to the profit and loss account in 2017 was $445 million (of which $147 million was spent in the fourth quarter), compared with $497 million in 2016. Approximately 46 per cent of this expenditure was incurred by central exploration, 34 per cent by Copper & Diamonds, ten per cent by Energy & Minerals and the remainder by Iron Ore and Aluminium. 
    There were no significant divestments of central exploration properties in 2017.
    Exploration highlights
    Rio Tinto has a strong portfolio of projects with activity in 16 countries across some eight commodities. The bulk of the exploration expenditure in this quarter was focused on copper targets in Australia, Chile, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Serbia, United States and Zambia. Mine-lease exploration continued at a number of Rio Tinto managed businesses including Pilbara Iron, Richards Bay Minerals, Oyu Tolgoi and Weipa.
    A summary of activity for the quarter is as follows:
    Product Group
    Evaluation
    projects
    Advanced
    projects
    Greenfield 
    programmes
    Aluminium
    Cape York, Australia 
    Amargosa, Brazil
    Australia, Laos
    Copper & Diamonds
    Copper/molybdenum: Resolution, US
    Copper: La Granja, Peru
    Copper/gold: Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia 
    Nickel: Tamarack, US
    Diamonds: Fort a la Corne, Canada
    Copper: Australia, Botswana, Chile, China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Serbia, US, Zambia
    Nickel: Australia, Canada
    Diamonds: Canada
    Energy & Minerals
    Lithium borates: Jadar, Serbia
    Heavy mineral sands: Mutamba, Mozambique and Zulti South, South Africa 
    Iron Ore: Simandou, Guinea 
    Uranium: Roughrider, Canada
    Potash: KP405, Canada
    Uranium: Canada
    Heavy mineral sands: Tanzania
    Iron Ore
    Pilbara, Australia
    Pilbara, Australia



    Forward-looking statements
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    Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual production, performance or results of Rio Tinto to be materially different from any future production, performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements could be influenced by such risk factors as identified in Rio Tinto's most recent Annual Report and Accounts in Australia and the United Kingdom and the most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or Form 6-Ks furnished to, or filed with, the SEC. Forward-looking statements should, therefore, be construed in light of such risk factors and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. Rio Tinto expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking (except as required by applicable law, the UK Listing Rules, the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Listing Rules of the Australian Securities Exchange) to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Rio Tinto's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
    Nothing in this announcement should be interpreted to mean that future earnings per share of Rio Tinto plc or Rio Tinto Limited will necessarily match or exceed its historical published earnings per share. 
    Classification 
    This announcement has been released in accordance with the Listing Rules of the Australian Securities Exchange and has been voluntarily released to the London Stock Exchange. 


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