Simon Thompson

Simon Thompson
ESG

Lack of govt coordination on critical minerals a risk: Thompson

Stockpiling and supply incentives are supressing price signals for investors, Thompson says

28 June 2023

 Dominic Barton
EVENTS COVERAGE

New Rio chairman has strong ties to Australia

Thompson signs off as chair

05 May 2022

 Dominic Barton
LEADERSHIP

Rio finds its new chair

Thompson to step down in May

20 December 2021

 Ben Wyatt. Image: Reconciliation WA
LEADERSHIP

Wyatt joins Rio board

Former WA treasurer to be Rio's first indigenous director

04 June 2021

 Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm (left) and chairman Simon Thompson at the Perth AGM
EVENTS COVERAGE

Rio hunting for Aussie directors with mining nous

Company admits it is lacking local directors and mining experience on its board

07 May 2021

Rio Tinto's Winu copper project in WA's Paterson Province
EVENTS COVERAGE

Decision on Winu due later this year

Rio still committed to Paterson Province copper discovery

07 May 2021

Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson
EVENTS COVERAGE

Rio under fire for remuneration

UPDATED: Huge protest vote against payouts to sacked execs

06 May 2021

 A protest against Rio Tinto's Jadar mine in Serbia on Friday
EVENTS COVERAGE

Rio facing heritage issues at another growth project

Miner's heritage woes spread to another continent

13 April 2021

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