RIO INVESTOR ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of a Class Action Involving Rio Tinto plc and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of February 10, 2017

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Southern District of New York on behalf of investors who purchased Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) securities between March 16, 2012 and November 14, 2016.

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According to the complaint, throughout the Class Period defendants issued materially false and misleading statements to investors and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Rio Tinto violated anti-corruption laws in connection with its operations in the Simandou project; (ii) the foregoing violations would expose the Company to significant scrutiny and large fines; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, Rio Tinto's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

If you suffered a loss in Rio Tinto you have until February 10, 2017 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. To obtain additional information, contact Vincent Wong, Esq. either via email vw@wongesq.com, by telephone at 212.425.1140, or visit http://www.wongesq.com/pslra/rio-tinto-plc-rio.

Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney that has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights.Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
Fax. 866.699.3880
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com

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