Kennecott Eagle Minerals Announces Aerial Survey Program

 ISHPEMING, Mich., November 9, 2011 —  Today, Kennecott Eagle Minerals announced a series of geophysical surveys to commence over Western and Central Upper Michigan.

The survey program is expected to start late November and continue for approximately three months. These surveys are part of the continuing exploration commitment by Kennecott in the Upper Peninsula.

The surveys will be completed using helicopters with geophysical equipment tethered behind the aircraft. The altitude of the helicopters will be low-level and will comply with Federal Transit Administration guidelines.

Residents will notice the helicopters flying over several U.P. counties. There are no materials being released into the environment.

Kennecott welcomes your questions and comments at kennecotteagleminerals.com/contact or by calling our Community Hotline at (906) 486-6970.

Media Contact:

Daniel Blondeau, Advisor – Communications and Media Relations

906. 468.1257 x 259 (O); 906.204.9985 (M); daniel.blondeau@riotinto.com