Rio Tinto news
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.
Rio Tinto receives binding offer for aluminium smelter in France
Rio Tinto receives binding offer of US$500 million from Liberty House for the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter.
Rio Tinto elects new Chairman
Rio Tinto selects its next chairman of the company and succeed Jan du Plessis.
Rio Tinto and Minmetals sign mineral exploration agreement
Rio Tinto has signed an exploration agreement with Minmetals, formalising a collaborative partnership in mineral exploration.
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel extend Channar Mining JV
Rio Tinto and China’s Sinosteel Corp. agree a third extension to their Channar Mining Joint Venture.