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Rio Tinto Offers Update on Shanghai Employees

02/12/2010 - Rio Tinto has been advised that the People's Procuratorate has transferred the case relating to the four Shanghai employees, detained since July 5, 2009, to the Shanghai Number One Intermediate Court for trial. A trial date has not yet been set.

Rio Tinto has been advised that the People's Procuratorate has transferred the case relating to the four Shanghai employees, detained since July 5, 2009, to the Shanghai Number One Intermediate Court for trial. A trial date has not yet been set.
 
The charges relate to receiving bribes and stealing commercial secrets.
 
“We are very concerned about the nature of these charges; however, as this is part of an ongoing legal process, it is inappropriate to comment any further,” said Sam Walsh, Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
 
Rio Tinto continues to hope for a transparent and expeditious process for its employees. Senior managers from the company maintain regular contact with the families of the detained employees and provide support to them.
 
Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combines Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Ltd., which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto finds, mines, and processes mineral resources; major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc), and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America, with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe, and southern Africa.