Level: Sub-series
Reference: HAT50/1/153
Alt Ref No.: Hatrecord
Extent: 1 folder
Agency: J Walter Thompson (JWT), London
Product: pyrites
Advertiser / Client: Rio Tinto Ltd
Admin History: The Rio Tinto company was formed in 1873 in London by British and European investors in Spanish copper mines. Rio Tinto's aluminium business started with Comalco in Australia in the mid 1950s. In 2008 Alcan Inc was amalgamated with Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc, following Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc's acquisition of a majority of the share capital in Alcan Inc. and renamed Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. JWT London advised Rio Tinto on public relations for the promotion of pyrites.