Rio Tinto Reaffirms Goal for Iron Ore Output

The transcript discusses Rio Tinto's plans to meet its 360 million ton iron ore target without further expansion. The outgoing CEO, Sam Walsh, highlights the challenges ahead for the company and the industry. He expresses confidence in the incoming CEO, Jean Sebastien Jacques, who has been involved in the Oyu Tolgoi project. The board is set to discuss a $4 billion expansion plan for the mine, which could significantly increase copper and gold production.

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