Latest Rio Tinto News

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its new Chief Executive, effective August 25, 2025, marking a leadership transition focused on operational excellence and shareholder value.

Argosy Minerals has reached a key agreement to develop a 40MW energy infrastructure for its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, paving the way for expanded lithium production and enhanced project viability.

Antipa Minerals has raised A$40 million through a strategic placement to accelerate development and resource expansion at its Minyari Gold-Copper Project in Western Australia. This capital boost, combined with existing funds, positions the company to deliver key feasibility studies and advance drilling programs.

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.

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.