Rio Tinto explores options to sell Rio Tinto Energy America

08 November 2007

As part of the Groupwide strategic review announced at the time of the acquisition of Alcan, Rio Tinto has decided to explore options for the sale of some or all of Rio Tinto Energy America.

Rio Tinto Energy America is the second largest US coal producer by tonnage, with a competitive position in the US coal marketplace. It forms a distinct part of the Energy group portfolio.