This Publication is an annual report and financial Statements of Rio Tinto for 2000. This publication contains information presented with several chapter namely Key Information, Information on the Company, Operating and Financial Review and Prospects, Directors, Senior Management and Employees, Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions, Financial Information, The Offer and Listing, Additional Information, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, Defaults, Divine d Arrearages and Delinquencies, Material Modifications to the Right of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds, and lastly Financial Statements.