Rio Tinto news
Metso awarded detailed engineering contract by Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has awarded Metso a detailed design and engineering contract for its continuous pilot plant (CPP) for the BioIron process.
Rio Tinto to acquire Chilean exploration assets
Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase PanAmerican Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda S.A. and to enter a joint venture with Codelco to explore and potentially develop Agua de la Falda's assets.
Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine selects Cat fleet management system for system upgrade
An incremental approach was devised to minimise the system installation loss-time impact on mining operations for bringing nearly 100 trucks plus more than 40 supporting dozers, shovels and drills online with MineStar Fleet.
Rio Tinto US Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel
The change to renewable diesel brings an anticipated CO2 equivalent reduction of up to 45 000 tpy – comparable to eliminating the annual emissions of approximately 9600 cars.
Komatsu’s GHG alliance members join to learn about zero-emissions progress
The GHG Alliance was created to bring together mining industry leaders to work toward a shared goal of delivering zero-emissions equipment solutions.
Terelion adds Rio Tinto Kennecott to Circularity Programme
The Terelion Circularity programme for tungsten carbide drill bits at the Rio Tinto Kennecott mine is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions related to carbide drill bits by 64%.
BHP and Rio Tinto invite collaboration on new tailings technologies
The search for new partners comes as the two companies have now entered into a new agreement to extend their collaboration beyond the previously announced trial of a large-volume tailings filter unit at a BHP copper mine in Chile.
Environmental authorisation granted to Atalaya Mining’s Proyecto Masa Valverde
The deposit has potential to deliver higher grade material to the Riotinto plant.
CIM and Rio Tinto announce strategic partnership
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) has announced a new three-year partnership with Rio Tinto.
Underground production celebrated at Oyu Tolgoi
The Prime Minister of Mongolia and Rio Tinto Chief Executive meet 1.3 km underground to celebrate the commencement of underground production from the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the Gobi Desert.