Rio Tinto to invest $13M in Pathways to Education

Rio Tinto Alcan, the aluminum production arm of mining giant Rio Tinto Group, said Friday it will invest $13 million over the next five years in Pathways to Education Canada. The donation will lead to a significant expansion of the Pathways program, especially in Quebec, where most Alcan operations are located.

The objective is to help thousands of Quebec students to graduate successfully from high school and go on to post-secondary education.

Rio Tinto Alcan's donation comes out of its "Keeping Youth in School Together" campaign that aims to support organizations providing programs to encourage students to stay in school in regions where the company operates.