Rio Tinto has donated $2 million to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund to support Kimberley communities left devastated by the catastrophic flooding event generated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.
Employee donations to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund will also be matched dollar-for-dollar by Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “With our strong connection with the Kimberley region we want to help those suffering from the worst floods in Western Australian history.
“For more than 50 years our people have been helping to build thriving and resilient communities across Western Australia.
“Rio Tinto employees will be devastated for the people and communities in the Kimberley region and we will also be matching their donations.
“We are also working with our community partners and stakeholders in the Kimberley to see what further assistance we can provide to make a positive contribution on the ground.”
