Financial strength

Sharing in the proceeds - more than 85 per cent of goods and services purchased in New South Wales

Our approach

Coal & Allied is committed to delivering financial strength to Rio Tinto, our investors and the communities neighbouring our operations.

Coal & Allied reported a net profit after tax of $586 million which, although down from the record $804 million in 2008, was a strong result in a year that began with great uncertainty but finished with positive sentiment towards our markets for 2010. More information about Coal & Allied's financial performance is available online in our investors centre at www.coalandallied.com.au

Through our operations, we make a significant direct and indirect contribution to the local, regional and national economy through:

• export revenue
• purchasing goods and services from suppliers
• paying salaries and benefits
• paying rates, royalties and other taxes to governments, which are used for the provision of services and infrastructure
• community investments.

2009 performance

We do business with about 1,200 goods and services providers in New South Wales.