Rio Tinto PLC Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill (9758J)
December 16 2022 - 1:01AM
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Rio Tinto PLC
16 December 2022
Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill
Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill
Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) ("Turquoise Hill") for a
consideration of approximately $3.1 billion ([1]) , simplifying its
ownership of the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia,
significantly strengthening Rio Tinto's copper portfolio, and
demonstrating its long-term commitment to the project and
Mongolia.
Rio Tinto now holds a 66% direct interest in the Oyu Tolgoi
project with the remaining 34% owned by the Government of Mongolia
through Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi. The transaction closed following
approval from the Yukon court in Canada and the majority of TRQ
minority shareholders supporting the deal.
Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said "Oyu Tolgoi is an
outstanding asset with incredible people that will deliver
significant long-term value for Rio Tinto and Mongolia.
"I would like to acknowledge the Turquoise Hill Board and
management, under the leadership of Peter Gillin and Steve
Thibeault, for their considerable effort and support over the
years, working in partnership with Rio Tinto and the Government of
Mongolia in developing Oyu Tolgoi into a world-class mine. I would
like to offer my best wishes to each of them for the future."
Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive Bold Baatar said "This
acquisition further strengthens our copper portfolio, as part of
our strategy to grow in materials the world needs for achieving net
zero and delivering long-term value for our shareholders. We now
have a simpler and more efficient ownership and governance
structure, with our partner the Government of Mongolia, as we
proceed together towards sustainable production from the
underground mine."
Turquoise Hill has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto
and Turquoise Hill shares will cease trading.
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or the solicitation of an offer to sell or buy any securities. Any
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[1] Based on a value of C$43.00 per share and a USD/CAD FX rate
of 1.3618 as of 15 December 2022.
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