Latest Rio Tinto News

SRG Global has landed $650 million worth of contracts spanning water, defence, energy, and more across Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader.

Power Minerals and Navigate Energy have taken a major step forward by finalising the incorporation of their Rincon Lithium Project Joint Venture entity in Argentina, paving the way for a US$4 million investment to accelerate project development.

Lake Resources has announced a significant upgrade to its Kachi Lithium Brine Project, boosting resources and cutting costs amid a strengthening lithium market and supportive Argentine policies.

DevEx Resources has secured nine uranium exploration licences from Rio Tinto in the Northern Territory’s Alligator Rivers Uranium Province, significantly enlarging its exploration territory near historic high-grade deposits.

Canterbury Resources reports encouraging initial assay results from deep drilling at its Briggs copper deposit, confirming robust mineralisation and extending exploration potential. Further results and drilling progress are set to shape the project's next phase.

Aquirian Limited is accelerating its growth trajectory through strategic joint ventures and a major expansion of its Wubin facility, aiming to reshape the mining services landscape with advanced drill and blast technologies.

DevEx Resources has appointed Marnie Finlayson, a seasoned mining executive from Rio Tinto, as Managing Director starting December 2025, signaling a strategic push in uranium and rare earth projects.

Genmin Limited has launched a A$25.7 million equity raising to advance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026. The raise includes strategic collaboration with PowerChina and offers attaching options to investors.

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

G50 Corp has initiated core drilling at its Golconda Project in Arizona, aiming to expand on a recent high-grade gold and silver discovery and explore new mineralisation zones. This move underscores the project's strategic importance amid growing demand for precious and strategic metals.

Volt Group Limited is set to acquire Perth-based 4D Delta Pty Ltd for $7.25 million, adding a profitable digital asset inspection business to its portfolio. The acquisition is supported by a $4 million capital raise and aims to accelerate Volt’s growth in technology-enabled resource services.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program targeting a significant niobium anomaly at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project, funded by Rio Tinto Exploration. This move could unlock new battery metals potential alongside existing lithium and gold prospects.