"Country briefing papers. Independent water impact assessments and remediation for Rio Tinto Mines" August 2024

"Over many years, local communities, traditional owners and civil society organisations have been pressing Rio Tinto to address issues related to water, water contamination, water management, and related mine tailings management at various of their mine sites around the world."

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"Towards improving transparency and standards around water governance globally for Rio Tinto, and demonstrating its commitment to respecting human rights, livelihoods and health of communities impacted by its operations2, it is proposed that the company:

1) undertakes independent water impact assessments at all of its mine sites (...)

2) commits to delivering positive benefits to affected communities by remediating any adverse human rights and environmental impacts that are identified by these assessments and linked to its operations.

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