Rio Tinto Alcan acknowledges Supreme Court of Canada decision

MONTREAL, Oct. 28 /CNW Telbec/ - The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the decision of the BC Utilities Commission with respect to the 2007 Energy Purchase Agreement.

"Rio Tinto Alcan acknowledges the Supreme Court of Canada's decision and is grateful to have it behind us so that we can continue to focus on taking positive steps forward with all First Nations and stakeholder relationships in our operating area," said Paul Henning, Vice President, BC Operations & Strategic Projects Western Canada.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, 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.

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