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The Rio Tinto board announced today that Megan Clark AC will join the board as a non-executive director with effect from 20 November 2014. Dr Clark has had an extensive career in both the private and public sector in Australia, combining expertise in the metals and mining business with high-level experience in science, research and …
The Rio Tinto board has extended the tenure of chief executive Sam Walsh and chief financial officer Chris Lynch, providing a strong endorsement of their leadership, the Group’s strategy and its focus on driving shareholder value. Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis said “For quite some time, Sam has made no secret of the fact …
The board of Rio Tinto notes the recent press speculation regarding a possible combination of Rio Tinto and Glencore. The Rio Tinto board confirms that no discussions are taking place with Glencore. In July 2014, Glencore contacted Rio Tinto regarding a potential merger of Rio Tinto and Glencore. The Rio Tinto board, after consultation with …
Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis will join the board of SABMiller plc as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 September 2014. SABMiller announced today that it is the intention of its board to appoint Mr du Plessis as chairman in July 2015. Mr du Plessis is currently also a non-executive director and …
Michael L’Estrange AO will join the Rio Tinto board as a non-executive director on 1 September 2014. Professor L’Estrange has had a long and distinguished career at the highest levels of public policy in Australia, with a particular focus on international relations and diplomacy. Starting his career in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, …