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Rio Tinto — World Copper Conference 2019
13 slides from Rio Tinto's conference presentation, Apr 9, 2019
Slide 1: Arnaud Soirat, Chief executive, Copper and Diamonds
Arnaud Soirat Chief executive, Copper and Diamonds World Copper Conference 9 April 2019
Slide 2: Cautionary statements
2 Cautionary statements This presentation has been prepared by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (“Rio Tinto”). By accessing/attending this presentation you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following statement. Forward-looking statements This document, including but not limited to
Slide 3: Value proposition of mining – Societal responsibility
Value proposition of mining – Societal responsibility 3
Slide 4: Copper demand is increasingly important
4 Copper demand is increasingly important OECD Leading Indicator and PMIs Global demand growth… 32 31 Mt 30 2.2% per annum 29 28 27
Slide 5: Escondida: Strong partnership with long-term optionality
Escondida: Strong partnership with long-term optionality 5 • Sustainable water strategy – transition to full desal by 2030 29% • Partnership approach strengthens the Cu production business increase in 2018 • Resource base offers significant long- term optionality
Slide 6: Kennecott: Growth & productivity across the value stream
6 Kennecott: Growth & productivity across the value stream • Maximising productivity across all value 37% stream Cu production increase in 2018 • South pushback and underground progressing to access to higher grade ore
Slide 7: Delivering value accretive mid – long term projects
7 Delivering value accretive mid – long term projects • At Resolution, continuing to advance permitting process with active involvement of all stakeholders • Strong initial results for both copper and gold at Winu project • Continued focus on copper exploration
Slide 8: Oyu Tolgoi: Creating long-term value for all stakeholders
8 Oyu Tolgoi: Creating long-term value for all stakeholders • Maximize open pit productivity to bring forward head grade prior to commencing underground mine • Production is targeted to triple after full ramp up of underground mine
Slide 9: Pioneering sustainability at Oyu Tolgoi and making difference to society
Pioneering sustainability at Oyu Tolgoi and making 9 difference to society Taxes and Fees $2.3b Employment paid to the state Training budget between 2010 and 2018 93% Mongolian workforce 904,641 (Q4 2018) Man-hours to about 17,000 employees and contractors in 2018
Slide 10: The path to sustainable prosperity, the Chilean lesson
10 The path to sustainable prosperity, the Chilean lesson Clear legal framework Independent judiciary Sound economic policy Honoring agreements
Slide 11: We are a part of the solution to combat climate change
11 We are a part of the solution to combat climate change We are focused on: • Supplying the materials essential to building a low-carbon economy • Managing our own footprint • Resilience to physical impacts • Partnering and advocating for policies that advance climate goals
Slide 12: Mineral wealth creates sustainable values over long-term
12 Mineral wealth creates sustainable values over long-term Environmental stewardship Economic prosperity Social well-being
Slide 13: Thank you
Thank you © Rio Tinto 2017