Simon Trott
Simon Trott is the head of iron ore for Rio Tinto, a leading Anglo-Australian mining company. In recent discussions, he has addressed the challenges facing the Australian iron ore industry, particularly regarding the declining quality of ore and the need for innovation to adapt to cleaner steel-making processes. Trott has expressed confidence in the future of the Pilbara region, emphasizing ongoing projects like the Western Range mine that aim to sustain growth in the iron ore sector.
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Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott has only been in the job since August, 2025, and has moved quickly to launch a strategic review of multiple divisions.
Rio Tinto and Glencore call off latest effort to merge
Canada· 2026-02-05
Simon Trott is the new chief executive of Rio Tinto who is prepared to provide concessions to Glencore to progress merger talks.
RIO How artificial intelligence is driving the world’s biggest mining mega-merger
Australia· 2026-01-12
Simon Trott is the current CEO of Rio Tinto and has been with the company for over twenty years.
Bei Übernahme durch Rio Tinto wackelt der Sitz in Zug
Switzerland· 2026-01-11
Simon Trott is the new chief executive of Rio Tinto who announced a major restructure of the company.
ASX:RIO Executive shake-up at Rio TintoAustralia· 2025-08-27
Simon Trott will take over as chief executive of Rio Tinto on August 25 after a long career at the company.
Rio Tinto takes hit as Trump trade war casts cloud over minersAustralia· 2025-07-30
Simon Trott has been appointed as the new chief executive of Rio Tinto, Australia's biggest iron ore producer.
Rio Tinto’s new chief executive, Simon Trott, has work cut out for himAustralia· 2025-07-16
Simon Trott is Rio Tinto's head of iron ore who rejects the notion that the Pilbara is at risk of becoming a wasteland.
Dark clouds gather over Australia’s iron ore industry as China demand coolsAustralia· 2025-06-21
