Mining giant Rio Tinto apologises to Aboriginal locals

Mining giant Rio Tinto has apologised to traditional land owners after demolishing Aboriginal shelters of cultural significance dating back 46,000 years.  The caves in Western Australia’s Pilbara region were legally destroyed by explosives last Sunday.  Explosives were detonated in a part of the Juukan Gorge, demolishing two ancient rock shelters and prompting outcry and renewed national debate … Read more

IN THE MONEY: Rio Tinto chief exec Jean-Sebastien Jacques

IN THE MONEY: Rio Tinto chief exec Jean-Sebastien Jacques lands a 27% pay rise to earn £5.8m in 2019 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 22:16 GMT, 28 February 2020 Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques netted a 27 per cent pay rise in 2019. The … Read more

Rio Tinto appoints three female non-executive directors

Rio Tinto appoints female directors after being mocked for having three times as many men named Simon on its board than women By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:59 GMT, 21 February 2020 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 21 February 2020 Rio Tinto has appointed three female non-executive directors in its latest diversity drive. … Read more