Rio Tinto PLC Rio Tinto resolves legacy SEC investigation (0784S)
March 07 2023 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 0784S
Rio Tinto PLC
07 March 2023
Notice to ASX/LSE
Rio Tinto resolves legacy U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission FCPA investigation
6 March 2023
Rio Tinto has today resolved a previously self-disclosed
investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
into certain contractual payments made to a former consultant over
a decade ago in 2011, relating to the Simandou project in the
Republic of Guinea.
Without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, Rio Tinto
has agreed to pay a $15 million civil penalty for violations of the
books and records and internal controls provisions of the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
In connection with the settlement, Dominic Barton, Chairman of
Rio Tinto said: "We are glad to have resolved this matter related
to events that occurred over a decade ago on appropriate and
reasonable terms. When Rio became aware of the issue, an internal
investigation was immediately launched, and we proactively notified
the appropriate authorities.
"Since becoming aware, Rio Tinto has taken significant actions
to enhance our compliance programme based on best practices. Under
current leadership we are taking action to build a culture guided
by our values of care, courage and curiosity; an environment where
every team member feels comfortable to speak up if something is not
right. We remain committed to conducting business to the highest
standards of integrity, and ensuring that our projects benefit
communities, host governments, shareholders, and customers."
Contacts
Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com
Media Relations, United Media Relations, Australia Media Relations,
Kingdom Americas
Matt Chambers
Matthew Klar M +61 433 525 739 Simon Letendre
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Jesse Riseborough
David Outhwaite M +61 436 653 412 Malika Cherry
M +44 7787 597 493 M +1 418 592 7293
Alyesha Anderson
M +61 434 868 118
Investor Relations, United Investor Relations, Australia
Kingdom
Tom Gallop
Menno Sanderse M +61 439 353 948
M +44 7825 195 178
Amar Jambaa
David Ovington M +61 472 865 948
M +44 7920 010 978
Clare Peever
M +44 7788 967 877
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London SW1Y 4AD Melbourne 3000
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This announcement is authorised for release to the market by
Steve Allen, Rio Tinto's Group Company Secretary.
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