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Rio, SME agree to share resources

Mining giant Rio Tinto and the US-based Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) have entered a multi-year partnership to offer professional development opportunities to the miner’s employees

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The two parties made the announcement at SME’s Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Arizona

The two parties made the announcement at SME’s Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Arizona

Rio Tinto employees will now be able to use services offered by the professional association, which has 14,000 members worldwide. This includes technical content and training, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities with industry members.

Rio Tinto will also aim to play an active role across the SME network, with a focus on promoting best practices in health and safety and developing the next generation of mining professionals.

For instance, the miner will sponsor a competition open to SME's 77 university-based student chapters, which challenges participants to find a solution to a real-life situation.

Rio Tinto Growth and Innovation group executive Stephen McIntosh said: "Attracting and developing the best people is essential to support Rio Tinto's goal of achieving excellent safety and operational performance, both now and as we continue to grow."

The three-year agreement will provide SME memberships to 150 employees across Rio Tinto. All employees will have access to webinars and a digital library, including papers, articles and presentations on topics ranging from safety to geotechnical models.

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