[September 2000]
Rio Tinto lodges Bidder's Statement for Ashton
Rio Tinto's Bidder's Statement for Ashton Mining Limited has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, sent to Ashton and filed with ASX on 19 September 2000.
Rio Tinto intends to dispatch its Bidder's Statement to Ashton shareholders as soon as possible.
The Bidder's Statement is available on Rio Tinto's website at: www.riotinto.com.au/home.asp
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