23EMA100 Rio Tinto Minerals Group - MAC TSM external verification of corporate crisis mngt 2023 Final

The tasks and activities undertaken during the verification process are summarized below: • Prior to the verification, the mineral group’s self-assessment and supporting documentation were made available to the verifier; • Evidence was collected through interviews and submitted documents and records; • The information collected was evaluated based on the criteria set out in the performance standar. [...] Summary of the verification • A kick-off meeting was held to prepare the verification which was activities conducted in parallel with the external verification of the Iron Ore Company of Canada’s MAC TSM external verification; • The client submitted documentation for review by the verifier; • An opening meeting was held on the morning of October 17th, 2023; • Collection of evidence was conducted b. [...] • The mechanism to notify the Corporate Crisis Management Team consists of e-mail and telephone which are in constant use. [...] • Two (2) processes are in place to ensure that new Corporate Crisis Management Team members are familiarized with the Corporate Crisis Management and Communications Plan within two months of joining the team: • Handover by the former member to the new member and communication of the plan and responsibilities; and, • Personal meeting with new team members by the Security Business Partner for the M. [...] Statement of Verification Statement of Verification The external verification was conducted in ☒ The external verification was conducted in accordance with the TSM Verifier Terms of accordance with the TSM Verifier Terms of Reference and, accordingly, consisted Reference.