RIO TINTO (RTP $382.15, rated Overweight) IRON ORE LEADS DRAMATIC EARNINGS GAINS THAT OUTPACE FIVE OTHER LARGE DIVERSIFIED MINERS; PRICE TARGET RAISED TO $740 FROM $630; ESTIMATES UP 8/26/2008

RIO TINTO (RTP $382.15, rated Overweight) IRON ORE LEADS DRAMATIC
EARNINGS GAINS THAT OUTPACE FIVE OTHER LARGE DIVERSIFIED
MINERS; PRICE TARGET RAISED TO $740 FROM $630; ESTIMATES UP 8/26/2008