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Rio Tinto has announced that Simon Trott, who currently leads the company’s iron ore division, will become its new chief ...

Rio Tinto (RIO) has picked the head of its iron ore business, Simon Trott, to replace Jakob Stausholm as chief executive – a move that has surprised the market and analysts.

Trott, 50, takes on the role after Rio sought a leader with more mining experience to focus on portfolio growth.