Rio Tinto News

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company with a rich history dating back to 1873. Operating in 35 countries, Rio Tinto specializes in the exploration, mining, and processing of a diverse range of minerals and metals, including iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals such as borates, titanium dioxide, and salt. The company's integrated operations encompass mine-to-market processes, ensuring efficient production and supply chain management. With a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees, Rio Tinto is committed to sustainable development, focusing on innovative technologies and practices to minimize environmental impact and enhance community engagement. Their products are essential in various industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, and energy, contributing significantly to global infrastructure and technological advancement.

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22 MAY '25

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Rio Tinto begins studies, early works to boost Amrun bauxite output

Rio Tinto plans Kangwinan project to nearly double Amrun bauxite output by 2029, replacing Gove and Andoom mines, creating 800 jobs, pending 2026 investment decision.

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13 MAY '25

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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining sign Definitive Agreement for Winu Project joint venture

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo finalized a joint venture for the Winu copper-gold project, with a $430.4M investment and project completion expected in 2025.

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13 MAR '25

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Rio Tinto and Edify Energy sign landmark solar and battery agreement for Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations

Located in Central Queensland, the adjacent Smoky Creek & Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Stations, will together feature 600MWac of solar and 600MW / 2,400MWh of battery storage.

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07 MAR '25

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Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman mine extension

The Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine project in Western Australia will extend iron ore production, supporting global demand & sustaining regional economic benefits.

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27 FEB '25

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Rio Tinto conducts first renewable diesel trial across Pilbara iron ore operations

The trial, the first of its kind for Rio Tinto in Australia, was conducted in partnership with leading global renewable diesel producer Neste and Australian fuel supplier Viva Energy.

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06 FEB '25

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New partnership to strengthen water security in the Pilbara

Water Corporation and Rio Tinto will collaborate to assess and deliver Stage 2 of the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant.

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21 JAN '25

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Rio Tinto welcomes Australian Government support for low-carbon aluminium

The Future Made in Australia Plan supports aluminium smelters transitioning to renewables, ensuring investment, jobs, and leadership in green metals manufacturing for a sustainable economic future.

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15 JAN '25

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BlueScope, BHP, Rio Tinto plan WA smelting pilot

Australia’s top iron ore miners and steelmaker chose Kwinana Industrial Area for the nation’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant development.

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05 DEC '24

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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining to partner on Winu copper-gold project

The Winu project is an attractive low-risk, long-life copper-gold deposit discovered by Rio Tinto in 2017, that is highly prospective for expansion beyond the initial development.

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