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Australian shares settled lower on Monday as energy stocks fell on concerns over oil demand outlook, while fund manager Magellan Financial Group slumped to its worst session on losing a major client. The S&P/ASX 200 index slipped 0.16% to 7,292.2, closing lower for the fourth session in five. Equity markets across Asia and crude prices sank as surging Omicron COVID-19 cases prompted tighter restrictions in Europe, threatening to disrupt global economic activity once again. "Markets are very cautious ahead of the Christmas break, with concerns about the impact of the Omicron strain," analysts at National Australia Bank said in a note. "More discontinuity in supply chains from Omicron could add to inflation concerns." Australia shares set to fall at open; New Zealand rises Energy stocks dropped 3.4% in their worst session in nearly a month and were the top losers on the benchmark index, as oil prices slumped by more than 2%. Oil investor Washington H Soul Pattinson was the top loser on the sub-index, falling 6.1%, while gas producer Santos dropped 4.8%.

(RTTNews) - Rio Tinto Plc. (RTPPF.PK, RIO.L, RIO, RTNTF.PK) late Sunday said it has called for Expressions of Interest or EOI from Western Australian manufacturers to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations. The EOI callout follows Rio Tinto''s announcement in September about its plans to look for opportunities for Western

Rio Tinto PLC (LSE:RIO) said it appointed Dominic Barton as its new chair to succeed Simon Thompson. Barton will join the board of the mining company on 4 April 2022 and take up the role of chair at t

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Western Australian manufacturers to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations. The EOI callout follows Rio Tintos announcement in September it would look for opportunities for Western Australian suppliers to help grow the local rail car manufacturing industry and support local jobs. Rio Tinto will initially purchase 50 rail cars from the successful supplier, followed by an ongoin

(RTTNews) - Rio Tinto (RTPPF.PK, RIO.L, RIO, RTNTF.PK) said that it has appointed Dominic Barton to succeed Simon Thompson as the company''s new Chair. Dominic will join the Board with effect from 4 April, 2022 and be appointed to the role of Chair at the conclusion of the Rio Tinto Limited annual general meeting on 5 May 2022. Simon Thompson

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Dominic Barton, former McKinsey & Company senior executive and Canadas long-time ambassador to China will take on the job of leading the repairs to Rio Tinto tarnished global reputation.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has selected Canadian businessman Dominic Barton to be its new chairman

The Board of Rio Tinto has selected Dominic Barton to succeed Simon Thompson as the company''s new Chair. Dominic will join the Board with effect from 4 April, 2022 and be appointed to the role of

MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Rio Tinto has selected Dominic Barton to succeed Simon Thompson as the companys new Chair. Dominic will join the Board with effect from 4 April, 2022 and be appointed to the role of Chair at the conclusion of the Rio Tinto Limited annual general meeting on 5 May 2022. Simon Thompson will step down as a non-executive director of Rio Tinto and as Chair at that same time on 5 May 2022, having served as Chair for four years and as a non-executive director s

AMG National Trust Bank raised its position in Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,770 shares of the mining companys stock after acquiring an additional 278 shares during the period. AMG National Trust Banks holdings in Rio Tinto []

Rio Tinto Group (OTCMKTS:RTNTF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 63,600 shares, an increase of 48.9% from the November 15th total of 42,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is []

Rio Tinto is set to announce a new chairman as it looks to move on from the Juukan Gorge scandal, with Canadian Dominic Barton most likely to lead the mining giants board.