Rio Tinto plc CEDear

Rio Tinto plc CEDear represents depositary receipts in Argentina that track shares of Rio Tinto plc, a global diversified mining company. The instrument’s primary function is to provide local investors peso-denominated access to Rio Tinto’s underlying equity and associated corporate actions, including dividends translated through the CEDear structure. Rio Tinto plc focuses on the exploration, production, and processing of bulk and base commodities, with a leading position in iron ore and meaningful exposure to copper and aluminum, alongside smaller businesses in minerals such as diamonds and industrial inputs. Its portfolio spans long-life, large-scale assets, including Pilbara iron ore operations and major copper interests, positioning the company as a key supplier to steelmaking, electrification, and infrastructure demand globally. Through the CEDear, Rio Tinto plc’s scale, cash generation, and exposure to commodity cycles become available within Argentina’s market infrastructure, allowing participation in one of the sector’s most established operators while trading and settlement occur locally under Argentine market conventions.