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Rio Tinto exec admits ‘overly transactional’ approach in Indigenous dealings
Anthony Barich, S&P Global, 25 November 2020Former Rio Tinto veteran executive, Stephen McIntosh has suggested the iron ore giant may have been "overly transactional" in its Indigenous relations which led to the Juukan Gorge tragedy. Mr McIntosh made the admission while speaking at the Australian-hosted online ...
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Corporate America says it is ready to work with Biden
David Shepardson, Reuters, 10 November 2020Corporate America is ready to work with President-elect Joe Biden, on a new round of COVID-19 relief and infrastructure spending. Major business trade groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Business Roundtable issued statements congratulating Biden while President Trump still refuses to concede. Biden has already vowed to...
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Did social media actually counter election misinformation?
Matt O’Brien & Mae Anderson, Associated Press, 05 November 2020Social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube promised to clamp down on misinformation ahead of the presidential election and they mostly did that, although not without a few issues. Critics have said the measures imposed still didn't address the problems exposed by...
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America’s CEOs parse uncertain election results and see more gridlock ahead
Chip Cutter, Wall Street Journal, 04 November 2020The lack of a clear direction in the U.S. presidential election result is making it harder for chief executives to navigate the challenges caused by the pandemic and high unemployment. The razor-tight margins in the presidential race suggests no clear, overwhelming wave of support for the agendas of either candidate, which could be troublesome...
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BHP bosses defend company’s decision to remain in gas & oil
Ben Butler, The Guardian, 15 October 2020BHP executives have dismissed shareholder criticism after the mining company declared its intention to continue investing in gas and oil for the 'short-term' at its recent AGM. During the AGM, BHP chairman Ken MacKenzie also focused on the fallout from Rio Tinto's decision to destroy the Juukan Gorge caves.
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Wikipedia is getting a new look for the first time in 10 years. Here’s why.
Olga Vasileva, Harvard Business Review, 23 September 2020Wikipedia has been one of the most widely used resources for knowledge across the world for decades. While Wikipedia's knowledge centre has been growing, the interface has not kept up. Wikipedia has started a project to strengthen the website's interface.
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Rio Tinto expected to destroy 124 more Aboriginal sites, inquiry told
Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian, 21 September 2020A parliamentary inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves has heard that Rio Tinto is planning to destroy another 124 Indigenous heritage sites at a new iron ore development less than 100km away from the recently exploded rock shelters.
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Rio Tinto exits seen reverberating across boardrooms
Paulina Duran and Byron Kaye, Reuters, 11 September 2020The departure of Rio Tinto chief executive, Jean-Sebastian Jacques, over the destruction of the Juukan Gorge sites, has put mining companies and executives around the world on notice. In a push for more sustainable business decisions, pressures are growing for board rooms to address environmental and social issues.
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Rio Tinto sackings won’t solve Indigenous relations problem
Peter Ker, Australian Financial Review, 07 September 2020Superannuation giant HESTA has warned against expectations that dismissals of Rio Tinto's senior executives would automatically fix the fractured relationship between mining companies and traditional owners.
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Boeing discloses new flaw with 787 jet as problems mount
Chris Isidore, CNN Business, 04 September 2020Boeing's woes continue after the company disclosed a new problem with the manufacturing of its 787 Dreamliner, in addition to setbacks in delayed deliveries and cancelled orders. The company has struggled to contain the issues caused as a result of last year's flight disasters.
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