- 1. Rio Tinto confirms Oyu Tolgoi delay, increased costs
- (Latest)
- ... billion to $1.8 billion from Rio Tinto’s original $5.3 billion development capital. The new design also confirms that the caving method of mining remains valid, and a delay of 21 to 29 months for first ...
- Created on 09 July 2020
- 2. Rio Tinto to build US$98m solar plant to power iron ore mine
- (Sustainability)
- Rio Tinto has approved a US$98 million (A$144 million) investment in a new solar plant at the company’s new Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 3. Rio Tinto to invest $1 billion to help meet new climate change targets
- (Sustainability)
- Rio Tinto announced plans to invest around $1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company objective for net zero emissions from operations by ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 4. Newcrest, Antipa form joint venture to explore Paterson province
- (Around the Region)
- ... made exploration both difficult and expensive. It shot to global prominence 18 months ago with news of a huge copper and gold find by Rio Tinto, which the major named Winu. Rio Tinto has yet to detail ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 5. Rio Tinto provides update on Oyu Tolgoi project amid COVID-19 hurdles
- (Around the Region)
- Rio Tinto is working with the Mongolian government to ensure Oyu Tolgoi is operating in accordance with the restrictions authorities have put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since January ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 6. Rio Tinto addresses COVID-19/coronavirus crisis
- (Leading Developments)
- Rio Tinto has released a statement regarding its approach to business during the COVID-19/coronavirus crisis. Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said, “COVID-19 is a human tragedy and we all have ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 7. The COVID-19 Conundrum
- (From the Editor)
- ... has grown larger and bolder. Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said, “COVID-19 is a human tragedy and we all have to play our part as the pandemic spreads. Rio Tinto’s first priority remains the ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 8. Rio Tinto issues apology after destroying Aboriginal heritage site
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- Rio Tinto has apologized after destroying a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal heritage site in Western Australia to expand its Brockman 4 iron ore mine. The site, in Juukan Gorge, featured ancient rock shelters ...
- Created on 04 June 2020
- 9. Rio Tinto continues Western Australia recruitment, skills development
- (Latest)
- Rio Tinto’s iron ore business in Western Australia continues to recruit for skilled roles, apprentices, graduates and Aboriginal trainees to fill vacancies as the company progresses its development plans ...
- Created on 21 May 2020
- 10. Rio Tinto investors seek stronger emission targets
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- More than 36 per cent of Rio Tinto shareholders backed demands for the miner to commit to targets that would scale back emissions of its customers in line with the Paris Agreement during the company’s ...
- Created on 14 May 2020
- 11. Successful trials pave the way for wider application of Segnut technology
- (Product News)
- ... nut system proves a winner in real world trials Positive testing of the product at Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay Aluminium refinery in northern Tasmania and the Infrabuild steel recycling facility in Laverton, ...
- Created on 12 May 2020
- 12. Rio Tinto achieves significant milestone at Oyu Tolgoi
- (Features)
- Rio Tinto has achieved a significant milestone at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia with the completion of Shaft 2, which enables the acceleration of work on the underground development. Shaft 2, a 10-metre ...
- Created on 12 May 2020
- 13. Mongolian Parliament passes resolution on Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi
- (Around the Region)
- Rio Tinto has noted the unanimous approval by the Mongolian Parliament of a Resolution that instructs the government to look for ways to improve the implementation of the Investment Agreement of 2009, ...
- Created on 29 April 2020
- 14. Rio Tinto increases COVID-19 screening measures
- (Latest)
- Rio Tinto has introduced rapid screening trials at Perth Airport to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Western Australia. This will form part of an enhanced five-layer screening process designed ...
- Created on 23 April 2020
- 15. Swift Media nabs Rio Tinto, Atlas Iron contracts
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- Swift Media Ltd announced the signing of two new contracts with Rio Tinto and Atlas Iron Ltd to provide fit for purpose communication and entertainment systems at workforce accommodation villages with ...
- Created on 16 April 2020
- 16. Rio Tinto provides update on Oyu Tolgoi project amid COVID-19 hurdles
- (Latest)
- Rio Tinto is working with the Mongolian government to ensure Oyu Tolgoi is operating in accordance with the restrictions authorities have put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since January ...
- Created on 20 March 2020
- 17. Newcrest, Antipa form joint venture to explore Paterson province
- (Latest)
- ... location have made exploration both difficult and expensive. It shot to global prominence 18 months ago with news of a huge copper and gold find by Rio Tinto, which the major named Winu. Rio Tinto has ...
- Created on 13 March 2020
- 18. Rio Tinto pledges US$1 billion to meet climate change targets
- (Latest)
- Rio Tinto plans to invest around US$1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company objective for net zero emissions from operations by 2050. ...
- Created on 05 March 2020
- 19. Rio Tinto to build US$98m solar plant to power iron ore mine
- (Latest)
- Rio Tinto has approved a US$98 million (A$144 million) investment in a new solar plant at the company’s new Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system ...
- Created on 21 February 2020
- 20. Rio Tinto, Fortescue donate funds to support coronavirus efforts
- (Latest)
- Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group recently announced how they are financially supporting medical efforts in China to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Rio Tinto has donated US$1 million to the Chinese ...
- Created on 13 February 2020