Rio Tinto has not fulfilled core pledge five years on from Juukan, Aboriginal group says
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 01 2025
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Source: Reuters
Rio Tinto's Agreement Issues: Rio Tinto has not updated its agreement with the Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation, failing to fulfill a commitment made after the destruction of the Juukan Gorge heritage site, which has led to accusations of underpayment and broken promises regarding mining royalties.
Commitment to Resolution: Despite these issues, Rio Tinto's Chair Dominic Barton expressed a strong commitment to resolving the concerns raised by the Aboriginal group and acknowledged that many existing relationships with Indigenous groups are positive, although some remain problematic.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








