Jesuits in Britain consider divesting from Rio Tinto over environmental concerns

Jesuits in Britain are considering selling their stake in Rio Tinto due to environmental concerns. The Catholic religious order has engaged with the mining giant over the past few years regarding issues in Madagascar and Guinea. Rio Tinto's handling of water contamination at its Madagascar operations is a major concern, with environmental groups reporting high concentrations of uranium and lead in nearby water sources. The Jesuits also have concerns about Rio Tinto's Simandou project in Guinea and the company's indirect greenhouse gas emissions.