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Rio Tinto kicks in to name new stadium
In a major sponsorship deal, Rio Tinto has put its name on Utah’s premier sports and entertainment facility, a new 20,000 seat stadium that is home ground to Real Salt Lake, a US Major League Soccer team.
Tom Albanese becomes chief executive
Rio Tinto’s new chief executive, Tom Albanese, took office on 1 May 2007 as part of a seamless succession from Leigh Clifford. Leigh remains available in an advisory capacity until September.
Expanded ports will keep pace with output
New investment in expansion of the Cape Lambert iron ore port in Western Australia means Rio Tinto Iron Ore will have matched its mine, rail and port capacity to ensure capability to export a massive 220 million tonnes per annum.
RightShip sets the standard for dry bulk ship vetting
Thanks to Rio Tinto Marine, ship vetting has become a well accepted HSE compliance process in all Rio Tinto business units. It has also achieved a leadership role in the global marine industry.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore is exporter of the year
Rio Tinto won the 2006 Australian Minerals and Energy Exporter of the Year award at the Australian Export Awards. Sam Walsh, chief executive, Iron Ore, accepted the award at a ceremony in Melbourne.