Filed by: BHP Billiton Plc
and BHP Billiton Limited
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Rio Tinto plc
Commission File No.: 001-10533
The following are slides comprising a presentation that was given by Alberto Calderon, Chief Commercial Officer, BHP Billiton to the Global Basic Materials Conference on June 11, 2008.
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- Global Basic Materials Conference Alberto Calderon, Chief Commercial Officer BHP Billiton 11 June 2008 |
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3 Page 3 Disclaimer (continued) None of the statements concerning expected cost savings, revenue benefits (and resulting incremental EBITDA) and EPS accretion in this presentation should be interpreted to mean that the future earnings per share of the enlarged BHP Billiton group for current and future financial years will necessarily match or exceed the historical or published earnings per share of BHP Billiton, and the actual estimated cost savings and revenue benefits (and resulting EBITDA enhancement) may be materially greater or less than estimated. Information Relating to the US Offer for Rio Tinto plc BHP Billiton plans to register the offer and sale of securities it would issue to Rio Tinto plc US shareholders and Rio Tinto plc ADR holders by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a Registration Statement (the Registration
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4 Resourcing the future Industry Outlook Strategy and Growth BHP Billiton & Rio Tinto Unlocking value together Page 4 |
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5 There are powerful socio-economic forces driving China / India growth, but what will be the impact of higher energy prices? Finished steel consumption (kg/capita) Source: World Bank; Government Statistics for Taiwan; IISI Note: The shape of the arrow shows the general trend among countries for finished steel consumption as GDP per capita increases and is not to scale GDP/Capita (Jan. 2008 Constant US Dollars) 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 China India Japan Korea, Rep. United States Taiwan Page 5 |
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6 Energy GDP per capita vs energy use per capita Primary Energy Use (t oil equiv./Capita) Source: World Bank; Government Statistics for Taiwan; IISI Note: The shape of the arrow shows the general trend among countries for primary
energy use as GDP per capita increases and is not to scale GDP/Capita (Jan. 2008
Constant US Dollars) 0 2 4 6 8 10 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 China India Japan Korea, Rep. United States Taiwan Germany |
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7 Chinas annual power output is growing at a rate equivalent to a major European country 426 400 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Power output added from previous year UKs total power output today Chinas Growing Power Output (in billion kWh) Source :National Bureau of Statistics of China (Yearbook), China Electricity Council, and
Digest of UK Energy Statistics (Dept. for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform). |
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8 China is industrialising, India following Source: IMF and BHP Billiton estimates. a) Sales volume converted to copper equivalent units. 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 Chinas rate of industrialisation is strong and growing Indias GDP currently 10-15 years behind China BHP Billitons equivalent sales volume to India in FY2007 was greater than to
China in FY2002 (a) GDP ($B) China India |
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9 Resourcing the future Industry Outlook Strategy and Growth BHP Billiton & Rio Tinto Unlocking value together |
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10 Maintaining our commitment to our core strategy Focus on Tier 1 assets that are large, low-cost, expandable and consistently
profitable Upstream focus and export-oriented commodities A deep inventory of growth options Portfolio diversified by commodity, geography and customer Overriding commitment to ethics, safety, environment and community engagement Employer of choice and a preferred partner |
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11 Escondida Norte + Sulphide Leach Phase IV + Laguna Seca Concentrator Oxide Plant Expansion Phase 3.5 + Oxide Plant Phase III Phase I + II Original plan: 320kt of copper a year Page 11 Copper production at Escondida (Tonnes, 000) Source: BHP Billiton estimates Escondida demonstrates the true value of Tier 1 assets Tier 1 Assets Tier 1 assets are large, long- life, low-cost and expandable resources that generate exportable commodities. This means that they can deliver more value for longer. They are robust in the down- cycle. But the real value of Tier 1 is revealed during times of high prices when they can be expanded as needed to meet increased demand Sometimes several times Staged development maximises return. |
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12 Diversified and balanced across high margin commodities Underlying EBITDA (12 months, US$bn) Underlying EBITDA Margin (a) (CY2007, 12 months) Note: Historical financial information has been restated for comparative purposes per note 1
of BHP Billitons half-year financial report for the half-year ended 31-Dec-2007. CY2007 represents the 12 months ending 31-Dec-2007. FY2002 EBITDA numbers are presented in accordance with UK GAAP whereas CY2007 is based on
IFRS (so underlying EBITDA). a) EBITDA margin excludes third party sales.
Iron ore 75% Manganese Energy coal Metallurgical coal 52% 52% Diamond and specialty products Base metals 40% 43% 36% Petroleum 70% Stainless steel materials Aluminium 34% 23% 0 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 FY2002 CY2007 4,677 23,623 Iron Ore Manganese Met. Coal Petroleum Energy Coal Aluminium Base Metals Stainless Steel Diamond & Specialty Products Non ferrous (56%) Energy (21%) Carbon Steel Materials (22%) |
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13 Scarcer commodities tend to show greater price movement 552% 512% 337% Met. Coal Manganese Iron Ore 421% 228% 90% Copper Nickel Aluminium 491% 346% 163% Uranium Oil Energy Coal a) Hard coking coal based on Peak Downs/Goonyella/Hay Point FOB. JFY2008 forecast prices calculated based on 206-240% increase above JFY2007 benchmark per BHP Billiton announcement 9-Apr-2008. b) Manganese based on GEMCO lump ore contract FOB. JFY2008 prices based on recent manganese
spot price settlement reported in the Tex Report on 12-Feb-2008. c)
Iron ore based on benchmark FOB prices. JFY2008 forecast prices calculated based on 65-71% increase above JFY2007 benchmark per Vale settlement for Itabira fines. d) Copper listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME) e) Nickel listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME) f) Aluminium listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME) g) Uranium NEUXCO spot prices h) WTI Crude Oil listed on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) i) Energy Coal (Powder River Basin) Carbon Steel Materials Non-Ferrous Energy (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) |
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14 BHP Billitons growth profile is diverse Copper Equivalent Tonnes '000 Production in copper equivalent tonnes Estimated & unrisked Note: Copper equivalent units calculated using BHP Billiton (BHPB) estimates for BHPB
production. Production volumes exclude BHPBs Speciality Products operation
and all bauxite production. All energy coal businesses are included. Alumina volumes reflect only tonnes
available for external sale. Conversion of production forecasts to copper
equivalent units completed using long term consensus price forecasts, plus BHPB
assumptions for diamonds, domestic coal and manganese. - 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 CY 2007 CY 2008 CY 2009 CY 2010 CY 2011 CY 2012 % of Growth 2007-2012 Non Ferrous Energy CSM 38% 21% 41% Pyrenees RGP 4 Samarco Mt Arthur Alumar Atlantis North Gemco Neptune Shenzi Maruwai Worsley Kipper Yabulu NWS T5 North Rankin |
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15 Capital cost and risk matter Growth in Copper Equivalent Tonnes (CY07-12) Production growth from existing operations, brownfield expansions and greenfield development 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 BHB Billiton Rio Tinto Existing Brownfield Greenfield 85% 80% 20% 15% Source: BHP Billiton analysis. Rio Tinto excludes Coega greenfield project development. Note: Brownfield percentage also includes growth from existing operations (i.e.
operations ramping up from CY07 onwards). Brownfield Expansions or additional developments of, or around existing operations Lower cost and lower risk Greenfield Development of a new operation where no operations exist to ameliorate risk or cost |
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WA Iron Ore Quantum 2 DRC Smelter Boffa/Santou Refinery 2010 As at 2 May 2008 Proposed capital expenditure <$500m $501m-$2bn $2bn+ SSM Energy Coal D&SP Iron Ore Base Metals Petroleum Met Coal CSG Manganese Aluminium 2008 Execution Pyrenees Samarco Neptune Shenzi Alumar Atlantis North Klipspruit GEMCO Zamzama Phase 2 2013 Feasibility Guinea Alumina Worsley E&G Perseverance Deeps Maruwai Stage 1 Douglas- Middelburg Mt Arthur Coal UG Future Options Cliffs Newcastle Third Port NWS Angel Nimba Ekati Canadian Potash WA Iron Ore Quantum 1 CW Africa Exploration Angola & DRC WA Iron Ore RGP 5 Macedon Turrum CMSA Heap Leach 1 NWS CWLH Peak Downs Exp Mad Dog West KNS Exp Hallmark Corridor Sands 1 Puma Cerrejon Opt Exp Angostura Gas NWS T5 BHP Billiton has an attractive growth profile of significant scale Navajo Sth Bakhuis Maruwai Stage 2 NWS Nth Rankin B WA Iron Ore RGP 4 Kipper Antamina Exp Goonyella Expansions Olympic Dam Expansion 3 Corridor Sands 2 Knotty Head Maya Nickel Gabon Daunia RBM Olympic Dam Expansion 2 Browse LNG Resolution Saraji Saraji Thebe CMSA Pyro Expansion Cannington Life Ext SA Mn Ore Exp Wards Well Eastern Indonesian Facility NWS WFGH Blackwater UG Olympic Dam Expansion 1 CMSA Heap Leach 2 Escondida 3rd Conc Red Hill UG GEMCO Exp Samarco 4 Shenzi Nth Neptune Nth MKO Talc Scarborough Scarborough Caroona Kennedy |
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17 Resourcing the future Industry Outlook Strategy and Growth BHP Billiton & Rio Tinto Unlocking value together |
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18 Keys to unlocking value Optimising mineral basin positions and infrastructure Lower cost, more efficient production Unlocking volume through matching reserves with infrastructure Enhanced platform for future growth Deployment of scarce resources to highest value opportunities Greater ability to develop the next generation of large scale projects in new geographies Better positioned as partner of choice with governments and stakeholders Efficient exploration and infrastructure development Unique synergies and combination benefits Economies of scale especially procurement Avoid duplication, reduce corporate and divisional non-operating costs Accelerate tonnage delivered to market 1 3 2 |
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19 Page 19 Conclusion Strength, stability and growth BHP Billitons core strategy remains unchanged BHP Billiton is focused on producing volumes from its low cost assets to take advantage of
the strong market conditions A combination of BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto can generate substantial additional value for
shareholders they are a natural fit This combination unlocks a very material and unique pool of value: More production, faster and lower cost; enhanced future growth options; traditional
synergies Quantifiable value; incremental EBITDA impact growing to estimated $3.7B The terms of the Rio Tinto offer reflect a good deal for both companies shareholders BHP Billiton on a standalone basis is an attractive business with a compelling growth
profile Transaction must be value accretive for all BHP shareholders |
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