Global mining giant Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Platina scandium project from Platina Resources for a whopping $14 million.
Miners see strong quarterly results
Three of Australia’s leading mining companies have released their March quarterly (Q1) reports for the 2023 financial year (FY23).
Rio ramps up low-carbon aluminium production
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa shuts down Port Hedland
Pilbara Ports Authority has cleared all berthed ships from Port Hedland out to sea as Cyclone Ilsa closes in on WA.
Rio advocates for energy transition
Rio Tinto steps in for Ranger rehabilitation
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) intends to raise $369 million through an interim entitlement offer (IEO) for the Ranger rehabilitation project in the NT.
Mining giants united for climate action
BHP and Rio Tinto are among the big mining names calling for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Read more
Rio details its billions paid in taxes
Rio Tinto’s 2022 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report has detailed $10.8 billion of global taxes and royalties paid by the major miner during the year.
Rio looks to Peru for more copper
Rio Tinto and First Quantum Minerals have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) to unlock the development potential of the La Granja copper project in Peru.
Rio Tinto staff targeted by hackers
Rio Tinto has warned its staff of a data hack on GoAnywhere software.
Rio Tinto upholds transparency on World Water Day
Rio Tinto strengthened its commitment to maintaining transparent stewardship through an interactive map to mark World Water Day.
CSI Mining recognised for operational excellence
CSI Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mineral Resources (MinRes), has taken home the Operational Excellence award at Rio Tinto’s Supplier Recognition Awards gala.
Rio strengthens its cultural heritage work
The major miner has published a report based on a global audit of its Cultural Heritage Management compliance and performance, identifying where it has succeeded, and where improvements are needed.
Rio Tinto spends big Down Under
Major miner Rio Tinto injected $15.3 billion in the Australian economy in 2022 by spending more on Australian suppliers.
Rio and Chalice shuffle the board
Rio Tinto and Chalice Mining have announced major changes to their boards.
Rio’s copper giant rises in the Gobi Desert
Rio Tinto has officially turned soil at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia, the crown jewel in 2022 takeover of Turquoise Hill.
Fears rising over lost radioactive capsule
A tiny radioactive capsule travelling from a Rio Tinto mine has been lost in Western Australia – but what does a mine do with radioactive capsule in the first place?
“It’s going to take time”: Rio CEO committed to green energy
Rio releases fourth quarter results
Iron ore was a central player in the major’s latest report, with the mining giant shipping 87.3 million tonnes from its Western Australian mines during the December quarter.
Mining executives line up to back new safety app
Two former BHP executives have created an app that allows workers to share safety and equipment information across the sector.