It’s unclear if Stephen Scott's resignation from the Northern Dynasty Minerals Board of Directors is a precursor to Rio Tinto divesting itself of their 19-percent interest in Northern Dynasty.
Rio Tinto currently holds a 19-percent interest in Northern Dynasty and has come under pressure to divest itself of its interest due to the controversial nature of the proposed Pebble Mine.
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Rio Tinto, the largest iron-ore miner in the world, has had a turbulent 12 months.