Rio Tinto Production Affected By Severe Weather In Q1

Rio Tinto reported recently that its global iron ore production of 42M/t attributable (53M/t on a 100% basis) was down 3% on Q1 2010 and down 16% on Q4. Operations in the Pilbara (W Australia) were disrupted by three tropical cyclones and widespread flooding. Alumina production was down 4% for the quarter, primarily due to heavy rains in Queensland. Bauxite and aluminium production were broadly flat. For more details, please visit: www.riotinto.com