EXHIBIT 99.3

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Missing crew member from Rio Tinto Marine vessel

2 January 2025

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It is with great sadness that Rio Tinto confirms that Mr Gel Aguaviva, a deck fitter on board its bulk carrier RTM Zheng He, was reported missing on 26 December 2024, while the vessel was traveling from China to Western Australia.

An extensive and ongoing search and rescue operation to find Mr Aguaviva has been conducted over the past seven days, with Rio Tinto working in collaboration with RTM Zheng He ship and crew manager, Anglo Eastern, and relevant authorities.

The Philippine Coast Guard is leading the search and rescue operation.

Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: "Our thoughts are with Gel's family, friends and colleagues, and we stand with everyone affected by this distressing situation. We are focused on offering all possible support during this difficult time.

“We would like to thank everyone involved in the search for their tireless efforts.”

RTM Zheng He was in international waters near the Philippines when Mr Aguaviva was reported missing.

Rio Tinto is co-operating fully with relevant authorities and the ship’s manager on investigations into the incident, as well as conducting its own investigations.

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