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‘Horrific’ sexual abuses uncovered in Australia mining probe

A landmark inquiry into Australia’s mining sector has uncovered dozens of shocking cases of sexual harassment and abuse of women workers at companies including BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group.

Bangkok Post

Inquiry into sexual assaults and harassment in WA's FIFO industry urges reporting overhaul, training

"Shocking" stories of sex assaults, harassment and targeted violence are detailed in a scathing parliamentary report into WA's fly-in, fly-out industry, with women subjected to an "appalling range of behaviours".

ABC News

What is Australia doing about sexual harassment in mining camps?

Australia will release on Thursday a state government report on sexual harassment in the country's mineral-rich west after more than a year of investigations, as the sector tries to fix a culture of sexism and bullying.

Reuters

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Heavy industries in Australia’s regions could cut emissions by 80% and create a jobs bonanza, report says

Business leaders and decarbonisation experts say a high level of collaboration and coordination is needed for transition

The Guardian - AU

Guinea gives Simandou iron ore mine developers 14-day deadline

Partners in Guinea's Simandou iron ore mine have 14 days to finalise a joint venture, interim president Mamady Doumbouya said at a meeting with the miners, Rio Tinto and Chinese-backed Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on Friday.

Reuters

Healing a scarred land

On the doorstep of one of Australia's most treasured natural wonders, billions are about to be spent on a high risk operation to try to transform a wasteland into a national park.

ABC News

'Better than the blue tick': All the Canberrans on Russia's banned list

There are an estimated 44 Canberrans banned from Russia.

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Blackout threat to millions as power shortage looms

Millions of Australians in the country's east face the potential of blackouts on Monday night, amid surging demand.

The New Daily

Wind, solar to power Rio Tinto aluminium

New wind and solar farms will be used to power Rio Tinto's aluminium assets in the Gladstone region, as the mining giant looks to halve emissions by 2030.

AAP

Russian giant sues Rio over Qld refinery

Russian companies have filed papers in the Federal Court arguing Queensland Alumina Limited had no right to cut them out of the business because of sanctions.

AAP

Subsidiary of Russian company sues Rio Tinto for cutting it out of Queensland alumina operation

Australia’s sanctions on oligarch Oleg Deripaska led to Rio Tinto taking responsibility for Gladstone refinery from Rusal subsidiary

The Guardian - AU

Tapping mineral wealth in mining waste could offset damage from new green economy mines

To go green, the world will need vast quantities of critical minerals such as manganese, lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements. But to some environmentalists, mining to save the planet is a hard pill to swallow if it leads to damage to pristine areas.

The Conversation

Labor, Greens look set to push businesses to adopt tougher emission targets

The future of Australia's biggest emitters looks uncertain under the new Labor government, with the Greens and climate change-focused independents set to have a loud voice in parliament.

ABC News

Rio Tinto's Madagascar mine restarts after reaching deal with protesters

Rio Tinto's QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) mineral sands mine restarted production on Monday following a five-day halt, after reaching an agreement with demonstrators who had set up roadblocks at the site, Rio told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Tiwai smelter uncertainty 'not good for NZ', says energy minister

The Government will play a key role in incentivising new renewable generation and breaking gentailers' grip on the electricity market.

The Independent UK

Mining companies back away from Brazil's Indigenous areas

Some of the world’s biggest mining companies have withdrawn requests to research and extract minerals on Indigenous land in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and repudiated Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to legalize mining activity in the areas

The Guardian - AU

Juukan Gorge traditional owners sign agreement with Rio Tinto to co-manage WA mining land

Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people will have say on future of mines on native title area, two years after heritage site was blown up

AAP

Agreement to guide Rio's Pilbara mining

Traditional owners and Rio Tinto have signed an agreement to guide cultural heritage protections in the Pilbara in the wake of the Juukan Gorge debacle.

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Bougainville starts process to reopen controversial Panguna mine

Officials say the facility will provide crucial income despite causing war and pollution the last time it was open.

The Guardian - AU

Reconciliation action plans can bring meaningful accountability to corporate Australia

Reconciliation Australia’s program is not the sole solution to 230 years of colonisation but a starting point for a more equitable and reconciled country

AAP

Rio grilled on WA royalty dispute at AGM

Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm has offered to meet with West Australian traditional owners amid a royalty dispute worth up to $400 million.

The Guardian - AU

Rio Tinto warns Australia’s slow renewable energy rollout threatens fossil fuel phase out

Mining giant also apologises for bullying culture at annual shareholder meeting

Investors Business Daily

Rio Tinto Stock Goes For Gold As RS Rating Jumps To 82

A Relative Strength Rating upgrade for Rio Tinto stock shows improving technical performance.

ABC News

Worker dies at Rio Tinto port facility at Cape Lambert in WA's Pilbara region

A spokesperson for the company said police and ambulance crews attended the Cape Lambert site but the person could not be saved after suffering a "medical episode".

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Rio Tinto backs Russian, Ukrainian workers

Rio Tinto says it is offering support to workers of Ukrainian and Russian heritage and has committed $US5 million ($A6.8 million) to humanitarian agencies.

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