Rio Tinto Enters into a Partnership with Perth USAsia

Australian Mining reported that Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has entered into a partnership with international policy think tank Perth USAsia Centre where Rio will support the Centre’s core policy development, research, education and network-building programmes.

As quoted in the market news,

Rio Tinto’s chief executive – Iron Ore, China, Korea and Japan Andrew Harding said the company was pleased to be the first major corporate investor in the Centre’s core programmes, which will promote and build upon our important relationships in North America, Asia and Australia.

Rio Tinto’s chief executive – Iron Ore, China, Korea and Japan Andrew Harding stated:

This partnership will foster the already strong connections and future opportunities for our business in these critical regions, including academic and policy programmes to increase industry participation, technology development and strategic community and stakeholder engagement.

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