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Rio Tinto Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to Diavik Diamond Mine

PUBLIC · RIONov 08, 2023

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Rio Tinto

Matt Breen
m.breen@riotinto.com
LondonManufacturingMiningMineralMining TechnologyData Mining

Description

YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto has appointed Matthew Breen as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine. Matt, previously General Manager of Operations at Diavik, will lead the mine and its 1,230 employees in the next phase of its development. Matt is a very experienced operational leader, and has worked across multiple operations and geographies over the past two decades, including in his most recent role as General Manager of Operations at Diavik. Matt succeeds Angela Bigg, who after a successful six years at Diavik, will be taking a period of leave before returning to Rio Tinto in a different leadership role.

Quick answer

Rio Tinto Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to Diavik Diamond Mine (November 8, 2023). Rio Tinto is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

What did Rio Tinto announce on November 8, 2023?
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto has appointed Matthew Breen as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine. Matt, previously General Manager of Operations at Diavik, will lead the mine and its 1,230 employees in the next phase of its development.
What does Rio Tinto do?
Rio Tinto Limited is a leading global mining and metals company, producing materials essential for human progress.
Where is Rio Tinto based?
Rio Tinto is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (November 8, 2023), IAMGOLD Corporation (September 27, 2023), Nexus Uranium (October 31, 2023) and Future Battery Minerals (November 20, 2023) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Rio Tinto.

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Company Information

Company

Rio Tinto

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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Rio Tinto Limited is a leading global mining and metals company, producing materials essential for human progress. The company is committed to sustainable and responsible mining practices.

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