Rio Tinto news

Eight technology innovators’ submissions have been selected to progress beyond the Charge On Innovation Challenge, launched by BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale.

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent to assess the development of an iron ore ‘green corridor’ between Australia and East Asia.

Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

Lion Copper and Gold Corp has entered into an option to earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto to advance studies and exploration at its copper assets in Mason Valley, Nevada.

Thiess’ longstanding JV, Thiess Khishig Arvin, has secured additional underground works as part of a contract extension at the Rio Tinto operated Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia’s southern Gobi Desert.

Rio Tinto has made an all-cash proposal to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill.

The US Department of Energy has awarded US$2.2 million of funding to a Rio Tinto-led team to explore carbon storage potential at the Tamarack nickel joint venture in central Minnesota.

On the third anniversary of the Brumadinho disaster, investors have published the names of companies that have committed to implement the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings.

Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources and the government of Mongolia have reached an agreement that will move the Oyu Tolgoi project forward.

Lord Ashbourne, Director, Energy & Resources, Edison Group, discusses the importance of the mining industry and its adoption of cleantech as part of the global clean energy transition.