Alan Davies was appointed Chief executive, Diamonds & Minerals for Rio Tinto in August 2012 with accountability for Richards Bay Minerals, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane, QIT Madagascar Minerals, Rio Tinto Minerals, Rio Tinto Diamonds, Dampier Salt, Uranium, ERA, the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea & Country Head of India. His responsibilities also cover Rio's Saskatchewan exploration joint venture and Jadar lithium-borate project.