Rio Tinto eyes 2050 net zero goal backed by $1bn green tech spend pledge

Mining giant unveils strategy for 'climate neutral' growth over the next 10 years as it invests in developing zero carbon aluminium
Rio Tinto has set out its ambition to reach net zero emissions across its own operations by 2050, backed by $1bn of investment over the next five years in green technologies and zero carbon aluminium development,...
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