Diversified miner Rio Tinto has launched a review of the global standards of its tailings dams following the failure of a Vale tailings dam in Brazil, which killed about 300 people.
“I would like to acknowledge the recent tragedy at Minas Gerais in Brazil, and our thoughts are with all those impacted by this truly awful event. The entire industry has a responsibility to do better, and Rio Tinto is committed to play its part in any industry response, including an independent expert review,” said Rio CEO Jean-Sebastian Jacques.