Just wondering if anyone knows what connection Bob Hawke has had...

Just wondering if anyone knows what connection Bob Hawke has had with Rio Tinto over the years?

This may be a bit crazy but I wonder if ORD would ever entertain the idea of partnering with Rio Tinto in Laos?

Rio are sniffing all round this area and 2 billion tonnes is definitely in the big boys leaugue. Crazy theory but not totally out of the question.

This is not raised in response to todays spike but is just a thought based on the longer term.

Would this kind of thing be possible? I dont know if JV's really happen in mining. I know they happen all the time in oil and gas.