Rio Tinto announces record production of iron ore and coal in 2013

The volume of iron ore and deliveries from Pilbar increased by 2 million tons in the fourth quarter, despite the effect of cyclone, which led to the closure of the ports for three days at the end of the year and influenced the railway message.

The achieved efficient production of iron ore is 290 million tons per year in accordance with the rated power of the mines, and the completion of the construction of railways and the port is scheduled by the end of the 1st half of 2014.

The production of energy coal has improved significantly over the past year due to initiatives for the growth of performance and the development of abandoned mines. Operating cash costs were reduced by 2 billion AUD in 2013 compared to 2012. Intelligence expenses were reduced by more than 1 billion AUD in 2013 compared to 2012.

Sam Walsh General Director Rio Tinto said that "these are excellent operating results for the 4th quarter that demonstrate the fulfillment of our obligations. We set new records for the production of iron ore and deliveries, having achieved expansion to 290 million tons, as well as an impressive restoration of copper and energy coal volumes.

We received 3.5 billion dollars from sales of non -core assets. Our actions led to a decrease in capital costs in 2013, which in the future will guarantee high income of Rio Tinto shareholders. "