From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-22 12:28:00

Rio Tinto is on the hunt for a new CEO, with a short list of internal candidates prompting a wide net search. CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down once a successor is appointed, with no reason given for the move. Both Rio and BHP are seeking new leaders at a crucial time in the mining industry, focused on the hunt for copper. Internal candidates at Rio include Bold Baatar, Simon Trott, and Jerome Pecresse, with external contenders like Tom Palmer and Andrew Cole. BHP, on the other hand, has a strong internal cadre, with female contenders like Geraldine Slattery and Vandita Pant in the running.



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