Rio Tinto Alcan to showcase its sustainable edge at ALUMINIUM 2010

MONTREAL, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ - Rio Tinto Alcan will present its leading global aluminium business at the ALUMINIUM 2010 trade fair in Essen, Germany, 14-16 September 2010.

As a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium, Rio Tinto Alcan offers innovative and sustainable solutions largely destined for the aerospace, automotive, building and construction and packaging markets. ALUMINIUM 2010 provides a valuable opportunity for new and potential customers to hear how Rio Tinto Alcan can meet their product needs through unparalleled product quality, delivery performance, technical expertise, R&D capability, an integrated global network of operations, and customer service.

"Aluminium is a sustainable material for the future and plays an increasingly important role in the new green economy. We are proud to showcase our renowned expertise and to demonstrate how Rio Tinto Alcan is delivering a responsible future," said Gordon Hamilton, vice-president, Sales & Marketing for Rio Tinto Alcan.

In conjunction with ALUMINIUM 2010 Rio Tinto Alcan is pleased to continue its sponsorship of the European Aluminium Award, honouring the best new creative applications of aluminium. The 2010 awards will be presented at a ceremony on 14 September and all nominated projects will be on display at ALUMINIUM 2010.

ALUMINIUM 2010 is the world's biggest B2B platform for the aluminium industry. The trade fair unites aluminium producers, processors and suppliers of technology and equipment along the entire value chain. The Rio Tinto Alcan exhibit is located in Hall 3, Booth 3F30, of the Essen Exhibition Centre.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.

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