Stmt re Iron Ore Interests

RIO TINTO PLC 29 July 1999 Rio Tinto has announced that discussions with BHP concerning a possible joint venture of their respective iron ore interests have terminated during today without agreement. For further information, please contact: Media Relations Investor Relations Alexis Fernandez Peter Jarvis +44 207 753 2305 +44 207 753 2401 website: www.riotinto.com

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