REG - Rio Tinto - Rio Tinto update on Grasberg

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23/05/2018 07:05

RNS Number : 9507O
Rio Tinto PLC
22 May 2018
 


Notice to ASX/LSE
 
Rio Tinto update on Grasberg
 
23 May 2018
 
Rio Tinto notes reports of the potential purchase by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero) ("Inalum") of Rio Tinto's entire interest in the Grasberg mine in Indonesia for $3.5 billion.
 
Rio Tinto confirms that discussions between Rio Tinto, Inalum and Freeport are ongoing, including as to price. No agreement has been reached, and there is no certainty that binding agreements will be signed.
 
This announcement contains inside information.
 
 
LEI: 213800YOEO5OQ72G2R82

Classification: 2.2. Inside information disclosed under article 17 of the Market Abuse Regulation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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