Latest Rio Tinto News

WAM Leaders Limited has delivered strong portfolio gains and increased its fully franked interim dividend, reflecting robust operating profits and strategic market positioning.

Cobre Limited has secured A$60 million to acquire a majority stake in the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile, positioning itself as a significant copper producer with strong expansion potential.

Infinity Metals Limited has revealed promising prospects for its wholly owned Yambacoona tin-lithium project in New South Wales, supported by a strong tin market with prices up 50% over the past year. Recent geophysical studies and regional analogues suggest significant exploration potential.

Eminence Minerals has leveraged advanced Sentinel-2 satellite imagery to identify and rank multiple rare earth element targets across its Campo Grande Project in Brazil, setting the stage for focused ground exploration.

Paterson Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its Grace Gold-Copper Project, revealing wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation. With Phase II drilling on the horizon, the company aims to upgrade its resource estimate and explore production pathways.

Rio Tinto has officially ended merger discussions with Glencore, citing an inability to reach a deal that benefits shareholders. The decision underscores Rio Tinto’s disciplined approach to long-term value creation.

NRW Holdings has landed three major contracts worth approximately $270 million, reinforcing its footprint in mining and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. These wins highlight NRW’s expanding role in critical regional developments set to unfold over the next two years.

Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance expert Dominic Duggan as CEO to spearhead development of its high-grade silver and gold projects across Peru, Zambia, and Canada.

Bulletin Resources is gearing up for a new drilling campaign at its Lake Rebecca Gold Project while strengthening its financial footing through asset sales and investments.

Clean TeQ Water Limited reported strong operational progress in Q2 FY26, highlighted by a $19 million contract with Rio Tinto and a successful $6 million capital raise. The company is advancing multiple water treatment and critical minerals projects globally.

Altair Minerals has raised $13 million to fund a major drilling campaign at its Greater Oko Project in Guyana, aiming to explore one of the world's most promising and consolidated gold belts.

DTI Group has kicked off deliveries of ruggedised NVRs to Rio Tinto and secured multi-year maintenance contracts with major transit operators, signalling strengthened revenue streams and expansion in Europe.