Notice of dividend currency exchange rates - 2021 final and special dividends

On 23 February 2022, Rio Tinto announced a final dividend of 417.00 US cents per share and a special dividend of 62.00 US cents per share for the full year ended 31 December 2021, with Rio Tinto Limited shareholders to be paid:

·      A final dividend of 577.04 Australian cents per ordinary share; and

·      a special dividend of 85.80 Australian cents per ordinary share;

and Rio Tinto plc shareholders to be paid:

·      a final dividend of 306.72 British pence per ordinary share; and

·      a special dividend of 45.60 British pence per ordinary share.

American Depositary Receipt (ADR) holders will receive the dividends in US dollars as announced on 23 February 2022.

The currency exchange rates which apply to Rio Tinto Limited shareholders who elect to receive the final and special dividend in pounds sterling and Rio Tinto plc shareholders who elect to receive the final and special dividend in Australian dollars are the currency exchange rates applicable on 12 April 2022, being five business days prior to the dividend payment date.

This announcement confirms the currency exchange rates applicable for the 2021 final and special dividends for shareholders who have made a currency election:

The final and special dividend will be paid to shareholders of Rio Tinto Limited and Rio Tinto plc and to ADR holders on 21 April 2022.

This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Steve Allen, Rio Tinto's Group Company Secretary.

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