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Rio progresses on communities and social performance

Rio Tinto has published its second progress report on Communities and Social Performance (CSP) practices, which includes direct feedback from Traditional Owners and details the actions the company has taken to rebuild relationships with Indigenous peoples and external stakeholders.
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Ray ChanOctober 10, 2022, 8:52 amOctober 10, 2022

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Rio given nod to expand Pilbara iron hub

The Western Australian Environmental Authority (EPA) has approved Rio Tinto applications to expand the iron-ore hub in the Greater Paraburdoo region of the Pilbara.
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Ray ChanJune 13, 2022, 9:30 amJune 21, 2022

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Rio Tinto takes another step in First Nations protection

Rio Tinto has welcomed a discussion paper on cultural heritage protection laws, compiled by the Commonwealth Government and the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance.
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Henry BallardMarch 17, 2022, 10:56 amApril 7, 2022

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WA passes new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill

WA has passed laws that will transform the way Aboriginal cultural heritage is valued and protected in the wake of the Juukan Gorge incident.
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Emily MurphyDecember 16, 2021, 10:22 amDecember 16, 2021

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Mining sector can work with new heritage bill: CME

The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on their lands, including mine proposals and developments.
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Michael PhilippsNovember 19, 2021, 7:44 amNovember 19, 2021

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Juukan Gorge report highlights need for legislative change

Rio Tinto has welcomed the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia following its inquiry into the destruction of rock shelters at Juukan Gorge.
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Michael PhilippsOctober 19, 2021, 11:13 amOctober 19, 2021

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Rio Tinto aims to rebuild trust after Juukan Gorge

Rio Tinto has published its first report on the company’s progress in the wake of the Juukan Gorge rock shelter incident.
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Tom ParkerSeptember 30, 2021, 11:10 amOctober 14, 2021

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Rio Tinto welcomes Ben Wyatt to improve Indigenous relations

Rio Tinto has appointed former Western Australian Treasurer and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt as a non-executive director.
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Henry BallardJune 4, 2021, 11:01 amJune 4, 2021

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Rio Tinto optimistic amid stakeholder backlash

Rio Tinto has held its annual general meeting (AGM) for 2021 in a grim light following last year's destruction of Juukan Gorge in Western Australia.
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Henry BallardMay 7, 2021, 12:09 pmMay 7, 2021

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Rio Tinto overcomes rocky start to 2021

Rio Tinto has experienced a tumultuous start to 2021, with cyclone warnings, Indigenous heritage site controversy and restricted labour availability impacting its operations.
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Henry BallardApril 20, 2021, 11:14 amApril 20, 2021

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Rio Tinto chairman to step down in 2022

Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson has signalled he will step down from his role due to the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters in Western Australia.
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Nickolas ZakhariaMarch 3, 2021, 10:23 amMarch 3, 2021

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Rio Tinto targets green future for long-term success

Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jakob Stausholm has flagged greening the company’s operations and repairing relationships with Traditional Owners as key priorities for 2021.
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Salomae HaselgroveFebruary 18, 2021, 10:26 amFebruary 18, 2021

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Rio Tinto appoints Australian CEO in executive shake up

Rio Tinto has unveiled a new executive team, including a chief executive of Australia, chief executive of iron ore and chief operating officer, as it works to rebuild stakeholder trust in Australia.
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Salomae HaselgroveJanuary 28, 2021, 9:41 amJanuary 28, 2021

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Rio Tinto appoints Jacques successor as CEO

Rio Tinto chief financial officer and executive director Jakob Stausholm will replace Jean-Sébastien Jacques as chief executive starting January.
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Salomae HaselgroveDecember 18, 2020, 9:52 amDecember 18, 2020

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Rio Tinto to make executives accountable for heritage destruction

Northern Australia Joint Standing Committee chair Warren Entsch is optimistic that the broken relationship between Rio Tinto and the Puuti, Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Traditional Owners can be repaired.
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Vanessa ZhouDecember 10, 2020, 9:31 amDecember 10, 2020

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BHP to strengthen protection of heritage rights

BHP and the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance have agreed to enhance the voices of First Nations peoples in reforming industry heritage protection and legislations.
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Salomae HaselgroveOctober 15, 2020, 8:29 amOctober 15, 2020

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Rio Tinto CEO steps down, executives axed

Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques is stepping down from his role following a board review of the company's destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
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Salomae HaselgroveSeptember 11, 2020, 10:03 amSeptember 11, 2020

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WA unveils heritage laws to protect historic sites

Western Australia has proposed new heritage laws following the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in the western Pilbara region this year.
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Vanessa ZhouSeptember 2, 2020, 10:52 amSeptember 2, 2020

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Rio Tinto to put heritage issues on par with safety, productivity

Rio Tinto has conceded that the company fell short of its standards despite legally blasting the Juukan Gorge rock shelters in Western Australia during May.
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Salomae HaselgroveAugust 24, 2020, 10:09 amAugust 24, 2020

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Rio Tinto chief admits operational gain from Juukan Gorge blast

Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sebastian Jacques has revealed that the destruction of the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters in Western Australia led to the production of higher-grade ore.
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Nickolas ZakhariaAugust 10, 2020, 11:17 amAugust 10, 2020

Juukan Gorge

Rio progresses on communities and social performance

Rio given nod to expand Pilbara iron hub

Rio Tinto takes another step in First Nations protection

WA passes new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill

Mining sector can work with new heritage bill: CME

Juukan Gorge report highlights need for legislative change

Rio Tinto aims to rebuild trust after Juukan Gorge

Rio Tinto welcomes Ben Wyatt to improve Indigenous relations

Rio Tinto optimistic amid stakeholder backlash

Rio Tinto overcomes rocky start to 2021

Rio Tinto chairman to step down in 2022

Rio Tinto targets green future for long-term success

Rio Tinto appoints Australian CEO in executive shake up

Rio Tinto appoints Jacques successor as CEO

Rio Tinto to make executives accountable for heritage destruction

BHP to strengthen protection of heritage rights

Rio Tinto CEO steps down, executives axed

WA unveils heritage laws to protect historic sites

Rio Tinto to put heritage issues on par with safety, productivity

Rio Tinto chief admits operational gain from Juukan Gorge blast

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