Rio Tinto

What are the safety values of autonomous mining vehicles?

As Rio Tinto reopens the rail line on which one of its driverless trains derailed last week, the injury-free incident has highlighted the potential safety benefits of autonomous mining vehicles. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJune 23, 2023, 10:17 amJune 23, 2023

Community, Contract award, Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto awards $1 billion to WA businesses

Through the Western Range mine, owned by Rio Tinto and China Baowu Steel Group, Western Australian businesses have been awarded contracts which equal to $1 billion. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJune 23, 2023, 9:37 amJune 23, 2023

Lithium, News, Nickel, Rio Tinto

Rio withdraws plans to mine in WA

Major miner Rio Tinto has withdrawn its plan to mine near the town of Dwellingup in Western Australia. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJune 22, 2023, 8:25 amJune 22, 2023

Copper, News, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto to invest in stronger US copper supply

Major miner Rio Tinto is looking to invest more in its Kennecott operation near Salt Lake City, Utah, in a bid to strengthen its copper supply in the US. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJune 21, 2023, 8:25 amJune 21, 2023

News, Rio Tinto

Driverless train derailment investigation continues

A driverless train operated by Rio Tinto derailed in the Pilbara over the weekend. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJune 19, 2023, 8:29 amJune 19, 2023

Sandvik Mining and Barrick Gold have extended their global framework agreement to enhance their long-term partnership.

Coal, Copper, IGO, Iron ore, Leadership changes, News, Rio Tinto

Industry titan now in charge of IGO

After a lengthy global search, IGO has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director. Read More

Timothy BondJune 14, 2023, 8:56 amJune 14, 2023

Contract award, Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto, Gemco Rail deliver industry first

Major miner Rio Tinto has partnered with Gemco Rail to bring local iron ore rail car manufacturing and bearing maintenance to the Pilbara region in Western Australia. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJune 14, 2023, 8:28 amJune 14, 2023

Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto, Sustainability

Rio Tinto, China Baowu work to decarbonise steel

Major miner Rio Tinto has joined forces with steelmaker China Baowu to explore ways to decarbonise the steel value chain in China and Australia. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJune 13, 2023, 8:25 amJune 13, 2023

ESG targets, News, Rio Tinto

Rio’s Boron transitions to renewable diesel

Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron operations. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJune 5, 2023, 9:17 amJune 5, 2023

News, Rio Tinto

Rio to invest US$395 million in desalination plant

Major miner Rio Tinto is planning to invest US$395 million in a seawater desalination plant located in the Pilbara region of WA. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJune 2, 2023, 9:05 amJune 2, 2023

Contract award, Copper, Gold, News, Rio Tinto

Greatland and Rio Tinto team for gold

Greatland Gold and Rio Tinto have entered into a farm-in and joint venture agreement to accelerate exploration across highly prospective tenure across the Paterson south project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 31, 2023, 9:38 amMay 31, 2023

Contract award, Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto

Primero awarded NPI contract

Contract service provider NRW Holdings has announced that its subsidiary has been awarded a non-process infrastructure (NPI) contract by major miner Rio Tinto. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 29, 2023, 9:21 amMay 29, 2023

Community, News, Rio Tinto

Juukan Gorge rehabilitation in progress

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation has established a committee to communicate with Rio Tinto about the desired rehabilitation of Juukan Gorge. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 26, 2023, 7:56 amMay 26, 2023

Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto look to low carbon future

Major miner Rio Tinto is looking into the role that steel and iron ore will play in creating an energy efficient future. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 19, 2023, 8:27 amMay 19, 2023

Copper, ESG, ESG targets, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto hands out second-biggest dividend in 150 years

Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jakob Stausholm touched on the company’s humble beginnings while celebrating its 2023 successes at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read More

Timothy BondMay 5, 2023, 8:51 amDecember 20, 2023

BHP, Coal, Copper, Iron ore, Lithium, News, Recruitment, Rio Tinto

Rio and BHP on the hunt for tailings alternatives

Major miners BHP and Rio Tinto are inviting expressions of interest for a range of new tailings technology partners. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 4, 2023, 9:19 amMay 4, 2023

News, Rio Tinto

Argyle’s last Pink Diamond

Rio Tinto has revealed the latest addition to its collection of Argyle Pink Diamonds jewellery, showcasing one of the last diamonds to be extracted from the now shuttered Argyle mine in WA. Read More

Timothy BondMay 4, 2023, 8:56 amMay 5, 2023

Critical minerals, ESG, Funding, News, Rio Tinto, Takeover bids

Rio Tinto acquires scandium project in NSW

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Platina scandium project from Platina Resources for a whopping $14 million. Read More

Timothy BondMay 1, 2023, 8:35 amMay 1, 2023

Alcoa, Financial reports, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rio Tinto, Yancoal

Miners see strong quarterly results

Three of Australia’s leading mining companies have released their March quarterly (Q1) reports for the 2023 financial year (FY23). Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 20, 2023, 9:42 amApril 20, 2023

News, Rio Tinto

Rio ramps up low-carbon aluminium production

Rio Tinto has announced the start of construction at its Alma smelter in Canada, which is set to increase capacity to cast low-carbon high-value aluminium billets by 202,000 metric tonnes. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 14, 2023, 9:41 amApril 14, 2023

Rio Tinto

What are the safety values of autonomous mining vehicles?

Rio Tinto awards $1 billion to WA businesses

Rio withdraws plans to mine in WA

Rio Tinto to invest in stronger US copper supply

Driverless train derailment investigation continues

Industry titan now in charge of IGO

Rio Tinto, Gemco Rail deliver industry first

Rio Tinto, China Baowu work to decarbonise steel

Rio’s Boron transitions to renewable diesel

Rio to invest US$395 million in desalination plant

Greatland and Rio Tinto team for gold

Primero awarded NPI contract

Juukan Gorge rehabilitation in progress

Rio Tinto look to low carbon future

Rio Tinto hands out second-biggest dividend in 150 years

Rio and BHP on the hunt for tailings alternatives

Argyle’s last Pink Diamond

Rio Tinto acquires scandium project in NSW

Miners see strong quarterly results

Rio ramps up low-carbon aluminium production

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