Parker said Rio Tinto needed to clean up its "mess" in Southland. Rio Tinto thought it had dealt with the problem when it paid Bahrain's Taha Industries to take the dross off its hands in 2014. Environment Minister David Parker has accused Rio Tinto of "outrageous" behaviour . Photo: ODT filesParker told Morning Report he was staggered that Rio Tinto had tried to connect the waste from aluminium production with its strategic review. The council has no recourse really when a company goes into liquidation, this is why I think Rio Tinto needs to pick up its act."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 12, 2020 21:45 UTC