Rio Tinto boss and top executives step down following destruction of Aboriginal Juukan Gorge rock shelters

The move follows months of pressure from Aboriginal groups, shareholders and government officials.

Rio Tinto boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques is leaving the company as fallout continues from the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters. Source: AAP

Rio Tinto boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques and two other senior executives will exit the company as fallout continues over the destruction of ancient Aboriginal Juukan Gorge rock shelters.

Mr Jacques, iron ore boss Chris Salisbury and corporate affairs boss Simone Niven will all depart the company within the next year.

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