Rio Tinto ready to quit Minerals Council if it doesn't support Paris climate targets

Miner expects industry associations to argue against coal subsidies

Rio Tinto has signalled it is prepared to quit its membership of industry associations, including the Minerals Council, if it makes public statements inconsistent with Australia’s Paris climate agreement commitment.

The company published a global statement on Thursday night setting out its expectations of the industry bodies it belongs to about commentary they make on climate policy.

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