Aug 7 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto Plc RIO.L :
* Rio Tinto share repurchase programme
* Shares that Rio Tinto buys back between 10 August 2015 and 25 September 2015 inclusive will be handled by an independent third party
* This party will make its trading decisions in relation to Rio Tinto's securities independently of, and uninfluenced by, Rio Tinto
* Any shares so purchased will be cancelled Source text for Eikon: ID:nRSG4324Va Further company coverage: RIO.L
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