Latest Rio Tinto News

Core Energy Minerals has expanded its rare earth element portfolio with the acquisition of the Itambe Project from Rio Tinto and reported promising exploration results at its Tunas Project in Brazil, supported by a $2.75 million capital raise.

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company also reported a maiden lithium resource at Medcalf and uncovered significant high-grade gold intercepts at the Xmas Gold Discovery.

Volt Group Limited has reported record full-year revenue for CY25, bolstered by the strategic acquisition of digital inspection firm 4D Delta and strong performances across its mining technology businesses.

Canterbury Resources has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs Copper Project, confirming a large-scale mineral resource and committing to a Pre-feasibility Study. The company also raised $1.24 million via a Share Purchase Plan during the quarter.

Fleetwood Limited has appointed Andrea Pidcock as its new CEO, bringing a wealth of operational and commercial leadership experience to the industrial and construction services company. Her appointment signals a strategic push towards operational excellence and growth through modern construction methods.

Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

Genmin Limited has completed a A$25.7 million placement, cleared its debt, and made significant strides in financing its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, including a strategic partnership with Chinese SOE SHICO.

Avira Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, validating historical data and advancing plans for a significant drilling program in early 2026, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Core Energy Minerals has launched fully funded exploration at its newly acquired Itambe Rare Earth Element project in Brazil, targeting high-grade anomalies with maiden drilling planned for the second quarter of 2026.

Discovery Alaska has completed due diligence and secured an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Boulder Creek Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, while expanding its claim area to cover promising geological extensions.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) reports ongoing legal challenges over the Jabiluka Mineral Lease and a compulsory acquisition court hearing, alongside delays in key rehabilitation works at the Ranger Project Area.

Rimfire Pacific Mining’s latest air core drilling at the Murga Exploration Target has revealed multiple broad scandium intercepts, setting the stage for a mineral resource estimate expected by March 2026. This development could significantly boost Rimfire’s scandium inventory in Australia’s Fifield district.