Goldberg Law PC announces that it is investigating Rio Tinto plc (“Rio Tinto” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RIO) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Rio Tinto shares and would like more information regarding the investigation, we encourage you to contact Michael Goldberg or Brian Schall, of Goldberg Law PC, 1999 Avenue of the Stars Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 800-977-7401, to discuss your rights without cost to you. You can also reach us through the firm’s website at http://www.Goldberglawpc.com, or by email at info@goldberglawpc.com.

This investigation focuses on whether Rio Tinto and certain of its officers and/or directors violated federal securities laws. On November 9, 2016, Rio Tinto announced that on August 29, 2016, the Company “became aware of email correspondence from 2011 relating to contractual payments totaling US $10.5 million made to a consultant providing advisory services on the Simandou project in Guinea.” The Company began an investigation led by external counsel, contacted U.K. and U.S. authorities, and suspended chief executive Alan Davies. Legal & Regulatory Affairs group executive Debra Valentine also stepped down from her role. On November 15, 2016, the Financial Times published an article alleging that external counsel for Rio Tinto learned about these emails approximately one year ago, and that external counsel had reported the emails to Debra Valentine. When this news was announced, shares of Rio Tinto fell in value.

If you have any questions concerning your legal rights, please immediately contact Goldberg Law PC at 800-977-7401, or visit our website at http://www.Goldberglawpc.com, or email us at info@goldberglawpc.com.

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