Notice to ASX Bank of America Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference 2024 14 May 2024 Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm is presenting today at the Bank of America Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference in Miami, USA at 10am (ET) / 3pm (BST). The presentation is attached and is also available at the link below, along with the webcast replay. htps://www.rio�nto.com/en/invest/presenta�ons/2024/boa-metals-mining-steel-2024 EXHIBIT 99.7
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Jakob Stausholm Bank of America Global Metal, Mining & Steel conference 14 May 2024 Brockman 4, Australia
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No warranty or representation, either express or implied, is made by Rio Tinto or its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers and employees, in relation to the accuracy, completeness or achievability of the consensus figures and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no responsibility or liability is accepted by any of those persons in respect of those matters. Rio Tinto assumes no obligation to update, revise or supplement the consensus figures to reflect circumstances existing after the date hereof. Oyu Tolgoi - production targets The 500ktpa copper production target (stated as recoverable metal) for the Oyu Tolgoi underground and open pit mines for the years 2028 to 2036 referenced in slide 7 were previously reported in a release to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) dated 11 July 2023 “Investor site visit to Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, Mongolia”. All material assumptions underpinning that production target continue to apply and have not materially changed.
©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved 3 A growing world with increasing demand for our products Energy transition expected to fuel sustained growth in metals demand over next decade, accounting for 22% of combined copper and aluminium demand by 2035 (versus 7% in 2023) Electrification of transport sector to be main driver due to rapid growth of electric vehicles and decarbonisation ambitions Potential demand upside from rising grid modernisation requirements and other new electrification applications Total energy transition demand1 for copper and aluminium (<2°C scenario, Mt CuEq)2 0 5 10 15 20 25 2020 2023 2035 30% 14% Electricity grid and generation3 Electrification of transport4 Compound annual growth rate 1 Chart does not include potential upside from additional electricity grid requirements for intermittent generation, AI / data centre growth and other emerging applications. 2 Copper equivalent demand uses average annual prices from 2019-2023. Energy transition demand calculated on a gross basis except for the electricity grid which is based on the growing electricity share of energy use. Based on Rio Tinto’s Competitive Leadership scenario. 3 Includes power generation and grid infrastructure such as transmission and distribution lines, substations and storage to accommodate the growing renewable sources. 4 Includes electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
China’s steel demand is evolving with weaker property offset by stronger manufacturing and infrastructure demand Global steel demand to grow, driven by India and Southeast Asia. An increasing proportion of demand will be met by scrap- based steel but the iron ore market will remain attractive in the long run An acceleration in direct reduced iron production, from 125 million tonnes in 2023 to ~250 million tonnes in 2035, will increase demand for higher grade iron ore ©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved 4 Steel demand to continue to expand leading to resilient iron ore demand 37% 29% 34% 34% 27% 2019 2023 39% Manufacturing Infrastructure Property Chinese domestic finished steel demand Growing share from manufacturing and infrastructure Global finished steel demand (billion tonnes) 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.9 2023 0.3 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.8 2030 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.6 2050 Rest of world Developed ASEAN India China 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.1 2040 Source: Rio Tinto, CRU Long-term Steel Market Outlook Oct-23. 2019 2023 876 Mt 902 Mt Total
©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved 5 Well positioned to benefit by executing on our four objectives Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs Excel in development Best operator Impeccable ESG S O C I A L L I C E N C E Care Courage Curiosity Building a performance culture around trust and care
©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved 6 Delivering more stable operational results 1 Based on long-term consensus pricing. 2 2024F copper equivalent production is a forecast based on mid-point production guidance. People, asset and orebody health Performance Portfolio CuEq1 production 3% Embedding a continuous improvement mindset 2% 2023 2024F2 Stabilised performance, primarily in iron ore and aluminium Safety remains our priority Continuing on our pathway of creating a caring, high-performance organisation Consistent investment leading to more productive and resilient assets Safe Production System; 5 million tonne uplift delivered at Pilbara iron ore in 2023, with a further 5 million tonne increase expected this year Applying our exploration and technical capabilities to strengthen our portfolio
1 See supporting references on slide 2. 2 Installed capacity (100% basis). Rio Tinto has 50% ownership. 7 Growing in commodities linked to the energy transition ©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved Tier 1 copper growth High-grade iron ore Low-carbon aluminium On track for 1Mt of annual production within 5 years Undertaking a pre-feasibility study at Rhodes Ridge Investing $1.1bn at our AP60 smelter Lithium options Jadar development option and exciting global exploration portfolio Oyu Tolgoi underground Ramping up to 500ktpa (100% basis)1 Simandou project Blast furnace feed and Direct Reduction Iron products Matalco joint venture 900 ktpa2 of recycled aluminium Rincon project First production from starter plant expected end of 2024
8 Investing in partnerships: exploration and R&D to build options ©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved1 Power purchase agreements. 2 Copper recovery rates of up to 85% on primary copper sulphide ore bodies. NutonTM A high-recovery2 and low-footprint technology BioIronTM Pioneering technology for steel decarbonisation Steel decarbonisation Partnering with BHP and BlueScope on Australia's first electric smelting furnace pilot plant Nuevo Cobre World class copper terrain; unique strategic partnership with Codelco Re-powering our Gladstone assets Two PPAs1 signed in 2024 Pilbara renewables Partnering with Yindjibarndi Energy
©2024, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved 9 Growing value and future dividend potential Well positioned to benefit from growing demand Oyu Tolgoi underground Delivering through focus on our four objectives West Angelas