Response to Anglo Am. Stmnt

Rio Tinto PLC
21 July 2000

    

                            Rio Tinto response to                             
                    Anglo American's counter-bid for North                    

 
 
Rio Tinto has noted Anglo American's counter-bid for North Limited and will
respond in due course.
 
 
 
For further information, please contact:
     
Media Relations                     Investor Relations 
 
Lisa Cullimore                      Peter Jarvis
+ 44 (0) 20 7753 2305               + 44 (0) 20 7753 2401
 
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