Leslie Delaforce
R&D - ESG
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Rio Tinto
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The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 6About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company with headquarters in London and Melbourne and listings in London, Australia and New York. It produces iron ore, aluminium, copper, lithium, borates, diamonds, salt and titanium dioxide, among other materials, and employs more than 60,000 people in about 35 countries. Founded in 1873, it has set a target of net zero emissions from its operations by 2050. Simon Trott is its chief executive.
- Sector
- Mining and metals
- Founded
- 1873
- Headquarters
- London, UK / Melbourne
- Status
- Dual-listed (ASX: RIO / LSE: RIO)
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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Moments from other conversations on the network where Rio Tinto comes up.
“the first thing I ever invested in was the BHP Rio Tinto merger. I just set up my share trading accounts in the early teens, whenever that was.”
“in my past, I ran the Rio Tinto Center for Mine Automation. You know, we automated, you know, drill rigs, you know, large pieces of equipment.”
“at the time I finished up at Rio Tinto, or just prior to finishing at Rio Tinto, I started a gelato espresso bar and in the second year we sold 17 tonnes of gelato.”
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People who worked at Rio Tinto before, and what they're doing now.
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