He was an experienced Canadian mining executive who knew both the Pilbara and world iron markets, and she made him chief executive.

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Chief executive Tom Albanese stepped down by mutual agreement with the board, Rio Tinto said, and has been replaced by Sam Walsh, chief executive of the miner's iron ore business.

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