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Rio Tinto installing GE's aeroderivative gas turbines to drive expansion of Western Australian mining operations

July 09, 2013

Rio Tinto Deploying GE's LM6000-PF Gas Turbines at Two Sites in Pilbara Region
Cape Lambert Project Marks First Use of GE's LM6000-PF for Combined Cycle Project in Australia
GE Technology Supports Rio Tinto's Mine of the Future™Program

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO, LSE: RIO), one of the world's leading mining companies, has selected GE's (NYSE: GE) aeroderivative gas turbine technology to supply reliable power needed for iron ore production at two sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

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GE Capital provides $55 million financing facility to McWilliam's Wine Group

July 02, 2013

GE Capital today announced it had provided McWilliam's Wines Group Ltd, one of the largest wine companies in Australia, with a $55 million financing facility.

The five-year facility provides McWilliam's Wine Group scope to grow and to further consolidate its position as an end-to-end wine business spanning grape sourcing, winemaking and sales to major retailers, wholesalers and consumers across Australia and globally.

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GE Transportation Delivers 500th Minecruiser

June 30, 2013

Best-in-class product delivers superior safety and productivity for customers

GE Transportation, a unit of GE (NYSE:GE) and one of the world's leading suppliers to the mining industry, celebrated a significant milestone today with the roll out of its 500th Minecruiser vehicle. An Mk7.0 TIER 3 Minecruiser, the latest version of the top-performing underground coal mining transporters, will be delivered to Centennial Coal, which fields 24 of the vehicles.

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GE partners with Downer EDI Limited to deliver $350m Boco Rock Wind Farm in NSW

June 26, 2013

GE today announced it had been awarded a contract with its consortium partner, Downer EDI Limited, to supply turbines, build and maintain the $350 million Boco Rock wind farm in New South Wales.

Upon completion, the wind farm will comprise 67 turbines located just outside of Nimmitabel, in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains region. The project is permitted for potential future expansion to 121 turbines.

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GE and CSIRO extend research program to help early detection of Alzheimer's disease

June 17, 2013

For the first time, researchers in Perth will now have access to an innovative medical solution that can assist in the early identification of Alzheimer's disease, thanks to a five-year, $20 million strategic alliance between GE Australia and CSIRO.

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Farm and energy co-existence move will help boost investment and jobs

April 28, 2013

Australia, 26 April 2013: GE welcomes the recommendation to the Australian Government to preserve farmers' access to assistance and income as hosts of resource and energy projects, such as wind farms.

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First Quarter 2013 Earnings

April 19, 2013

GE announced first-quarter 2013 operating earnings of $4.1 billion, or $0.39 per share, up 14% and 15% respectively from the first quarter of 2012.

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FleetCor and Custom Fleet announce new Australian Fuel Card agreement

March 26, 2013

Custom Fleet, the Australian fleet leasing and management division of GE Capital, and FleetCor Technologies, Inc., a global leader in fuel card payment technology and program management, today announced a long term arrangement to provide an enhanced fuel card offering in Australia.

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Renewable Energy Target to deliver certainty for Australia

March 21, 2013

Australia, 21 March 2013: GE welcomes the Australian Government's commitment to stabilise the bipartisan 2020 Renewable Energy Target (RET).

GE Renewables Asia-Pacific Leader, Peter Cowling, said the Government's commitment to implement the Climate Change Authority's findings - including the 41,000GWh 2020 Large-scale RET as passed by both Houses before the last election - would provide investment certainty and drive downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices.

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GE Capital to acquire Allianz Finance Pty Limited's $400m debtor finance book

March 20, 2013

GE Capital Australia's Commercial Finance business has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of Allianz Finance Pty Ltd, Allianz Australia's $400 million debtor finance book.

The acquisition will increase GE Capital's Commercial Finance client base, and deliver greater scale and geographic diversity for its asset-backed lending portfolio.

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