Latest Rio Tinto News

ABx Group and Core Refining have mutually terminated their licence agreement as ABx pivots to a more cost-effective and sustainable method for producing aluminium fluoride, advancing the ALCORE project into its continuous pilot phase in Tasmania.

Bastion Minerals has appointed Allister Caird as CEO and Dr Julian Stephens as Chief of Exploration and Strategy, signaling a strategic push to advance its Canadian copper projects with seasoned leadership.

Charger Metals NL has reported further high-grade lithium intersections at its Medcalf West Prospect, including an 11m interval grading 1.80% Li2O, while initiating diamond drilling at the promising Mt Day Prospect.

Charger Metals NL has reported promising high-grade lithium intersections at its Medcalf West Prospect within the Lake Johnston Project, alongside initiating a diamond drilling program at the Mt Day Prospect, signalling potential expansion of its lithium resource base.

Macro Metals Limited has launched its second Indigenous joint venture, Robe River Kuruma Macro Mining, to foster sustainable mining and socio-economic benefits in the West Pilbara region.

Sipa Resources is set to launch its first exploration programs on newly acquired gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, while recent drilling at Skeleton Rocks reveals promising nickel-cobalt-chrome mineralisation.

Top End Energy has completed its acquisition of Serpentine Energy, securing a strategic natural hydrogen project in Kansas and gearing up for exploration drilling in the second half of 2025.

Caprice Resources has launched a 5,000m drilling program at its Island Gold Project and expanded its West Arunta copper-niobium exploration tenure, supported by a $2.5 million capital raise. The company is sharpening its focus on high-grade gold assets in the Murchison goldfields while advancing large-scale greenfield projects.

Pursuit Minerals has reported a remarkable 339% increase in lithium resources at its Rio Grande Sur project in Argentina, alongside plans to commence lithium carbonate production by Q1 2025. The company is also actively pursuing acquisitions and reviewing its gold assets amid tight cost controls.

Greenwing Resources reports significant progress in its lithium and graphite projects, notably expanding the lithium brine footprint at its San Jorge Project in Argentina and advancing exploration in Madagascar amid regulatory shifts.

Terra Metals reports robust drilling results from its Dante Project, revealing high-grade titanium alongside copper, PGMs, and vanadium, while securing an option to expand its tenement holdings.

Andromeda Metals has made significant strides in advancing its Great White Project, progressing funding efforts for Stage 1A+ and securing key operational milestones. The company also bolstered its leadership with new board appointments and received a substantial tax refund, positioning it for a critical investment decision.