The big question is whether Rio will catch more flies with honey than BHP does with a mix of vinegar and megaphone diplomacy.

Chastened by the international shame inflicted by destruction of prized cultural heritage at Juukan Gorge in 2020, and the parliamentary inquiry that followed, Rio remains focused on rebuilding proverbial bridges and its reputation in this country.

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