Rio Tinto news
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar to develop zero-emission autonomous trucks
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have signed an MoU for the development of zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks to be used at one of Rio Tinto’s Western Australian mining operations.
Collective action on extractive sector corruption to take place
Governments, business and civil society will unite week commencing 6 September 2021 to act against corruption in the extractive sector, demonstrating support and commitment for beneficial ownership transparency.
Charge on Innovation Challenge ignites industry interest
21 mining companies joining as patrons, over 350 companies from across 19 industries registering their interest as vendors, and more than 80 organisations submitted expressions of interest in the Charge On Innovation Challenge.
Murray & Roberts’ mining platform awarded contracts to value of ZAR 1.2 billion
Murray & Roberts has announced that its multinational mining platform secured two contracts in its Cementation Americas business to the value of approximately ZAR 1.2 billion.
Rio Tinto and Komatsu partner on zero-emission mining
Rio Tinto and Komatsu are partnering to fast-track the development and implementation of zero-emission mining haulage solutions, including haul trucks.
Komatsu announces collaborative customer alliance to advance zero-emission equipment solutions
Komatsu and several of its customers, including Rio Tinto, BHP, Codelco, and Boliden, have formed the Komatsu Greenhouse Gas Alliance.
Rio Tinto commits funding for Jadar Lithium Project
Rio Tinto has committed US$2.4 billion to the Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, one of the world’s largest greenfield lithium projects.
Rio Tinto progresses mining studies at Kennecott copper
Rio Tinto has progressed studies for potential underground mining at Kennecott copper.
Rio Tinto releases 2Q21 production results
Rio Tinto has released its 2Q21 production results.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Richards Bay Minerals
Rio Tinto has declared force majeure on customer contracts at Richards Bay Minerals in South Africa, due to an escalation in the security situation at the operations.