Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese says he is somewhat concerned the global economy may dip back into recession, dampening demand for commodities in the next 18 to 24 months.
"I am somewhat concerned about a W-shaped recession," Mr Albanese said at an industry conference in Florida.
Sovereign risk issues in Greece and Spain, a probable slowdown in China's stimulus spending and possible limits on US stimulus spending were all near-term risks, the top Rio Tinto executive said.
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