Latest Rio Tinto News

Golden Mile Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its maiden drilling campaign at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, revealing significant copper, lead, zinc, and silver mineralisation. The findings support the potential for a substantial mineralised system and set the stage for further exploration.

NRW Holdings has secured a $167 million contract from Rio Tinto to deliver critical earthworks and infrastructure at the Brockman Syncline 1 mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Critica Limited has appointed Jacob Deysel as CEO to accelerate development of its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, signalling a strategic shift from exploration to production readiness. Deysel’s extensive global mining experience and rare earths expertise position the company for its next growth phase.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Charger Metals NL has secured a significant farm-in agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration to fund up to $43.7 million at its Lake Johnston lithium project, while confirming high-grade spodumene discoveries at multiple prospects. The company also highlights promising exploration potential at its Bynoe Lithium Project in the Northern Territory.

Aquirian Limited unveils a strategic growth plan centered on its Wubin Energetics hub and proprietary Collar Keeper® technology, aiming to boost revenue and operational efficiency amid rising mining demand.

Charger Metals secures $500,000 from Rio Tinto and advances a $1.1 million exploration program at Lake Johnston, boosting its cash position and drilling activity in Western Australia’s lithium hotspot.

Pursuit Minerals has dispatched high-purity lithium carbonate samples from its Argentine pilot plant to potential partners, advancing feasibility studies for a 5,000tpa operation while exploring strategic acquisitions in precious and base metals.

Orbminco Limited has initiated geophysical surveys at its Bronze Fox Copper-Gold Project in Mongolia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling program in Q3 2025 focused on high-grade copper-gold zones.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Primero Group has landed a $157 million contract from Rio Tinto to deliver critical infrastructure at Hope Downs in Western Australia, extending their longstanding partnership.

CZR Resources has won overwhelming shareholder approval to sell its Robe Mesa Iron Ore Project to a Rio Tinto-Mitsui joint venture for approximately A$75 million, setting the stage for a significant portfolio reshuffle.