Rio Tinto Chairman says the new CEO is rapidly advancing strategies in a fast-changing environment

Barton stated that the current global environment "demands us to act swiftly and decisively." He said that demand for minerals and metals is rising, while bringing new supply to market remains challenging. Barton highlighted the increase in Rio Tinto's stock price over the past year. He said: "For me, this not only reflects favorable market conditions and the growing demand for our business, but also increasingly demonstrates confidence in the way we deliver."