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Rio axes staff but quiet on how many

The Australian | December 9, 2012 | 2:20 pm Energy Precious Metals Australia Coal Gold Iron Ore

MINING giant Rio Tinto has reduced the number of staff working at its regional headquarters in Melbourne, but refuses to say how many remain. Mining industry sources yesterday said the number of staff working at the office has fallen from 240 to as few as…