Rio Tinto news
Rio Tinto yields strong 1H18 results
Rio Tinto achieves strong set of results for first half of 2018 including US$7.2 billion of returns to shareholders.
Rio Tinto approves funding for initial work at Koodaideri iron ore project
The funds will be invested in detailed engineering work on key elements of the project, the development of a rail construction camp and the first stage of the Koodaideri accommodation camp.
Rio Tinto awarded aluminium industry’s Chain of Custody certification
Rio Tinto has become the first mining and metals company to be awarded the Chain of Custody certification by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.
Rio Tinto releases 2Q18 production results
The company’s operational performance was solid across most commodities, rounding out a strong first half performance.
Rio Tinto to sell interest in Grasberg mine for US$3.5 billion
Rio Tinto has signed a Heads of Agreement to sell its interest in the Grasberg gold mine.
Rio Tinto showcases Pilbara operations to investors
The company is aiming to develop greater flexibility across its system of mines, rails and ports in Western Australia through the application of automation and other initiatives.
Rio Tinto Amrun project engages Australian businesses
The Amrun bauxite project in Queensland, Australia has, according to Rio Tinto, engaged over 1000 Australian businesses.
BHP revealed as world’s most valuable mining brand
Following a major 2017 re-branding exercise, BHP has taken first place on the Brand Finance Mining, Iron & Steel 25 league table.
Rio Tinto reaches autonomous truck milestone
Rio Tinto’s autonomous truck milestone has moved its one billionth tonne of material at its Pilbara operations in Australia.
Rio Tinto: record quarter for Pilbara iron ore operations
Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operation ships 90 million t in the 4Q17 – 3% higher than in 4Q16.