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Mongolia refuses to let Rio's Aussie lawyer leave

Marc Howe | October 24, 2012 | 2:05 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Asia Australia Coal Copper Gold Iron Ore Silver 

A 32-year-old Australian lawyer for a Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) subsidiary has been prevented from leaving Mongolia by local law enforcement following allegations of corruption. The Australian reports that Sarah Armstrong, chief lawyer for Rio subsidiary SouthGobi Resources (TSX:SGQ), has been...

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