Latest Rio Tinto News

Legacy Minerals has kicked off an 885m drilling campaign at McMahons Reef within its Harden Gold Project, funded by Hill Tops Gold under a joint venture. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto Exploration has withdrawn from the Thomson Project, returning 100% ownership to Legacy Minerals.

AuKing Mining expands its footprint at the Tundulu Rare Earths Project in Malawi through a structured earn-in agreement and a fresh airborne survey revealing a larger carbonatite system with multiple new drill targets.

Middle Island Resources has significantly extended the mineralised footprint at its Bobija project in Serbia, revealing broad, near-surface gold, silver, and base metal mineralisation across a 300m by 300m area. Assay results from nine Phase 2 drill holes confirm a large, continuous polymetallic system with further assays pending.

Avira Resources has kicked off a 4,500-metre reverse circulation drilling program at its Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand known high-grade zones and test new prospects ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Bison Resources has appointed Tim Mackellar as CEO, leveraging his senior mining and capital markets experience to drive exploration and development efforts.

Canterbury Resources reaffirms its commitment to Central Queensland copper exploration by clarifying details of its acquisition of the Monto Project, highlighting the John Hill deposit’s significant inferred resource and plans for deep drilling in 2026.

Hawk Resources has dispatched materials for a $1.97 million non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at 3 cents per share, offering shareholders free options and a chance to apply for shortfall shares.

Volt Group reported an 8% revenue decline in FY25 amid strategic shifts but is poised for growth with the 4D Delta acquisition driving a 150% revenue surge in Q1 FY26.

Aspermont Limited (ASX:ASP) reported a 147% jump in net profit and 11% revenue growth for H1 FY26, driven by steady subscription growth and a ramp-up in non-subscription revenues. The company’s self-funded data and intelligence platform is on track, with Rio Tinto’s enterprise contract validating its strategic pivot.

Middle Island Resources announces CEO Peter Spiers’ resignation with Executive Chairman Daniel Raihani taking over operational duties during the transition. Spiers was pivotal in advancing exploration in Serbia’s Western Tethyan Mineral Province.

Solis Minerals is poised to launch diamond drilling at its Mandacaru lithium prospect in Brazil this June, backed by robust geochemical data and expert technical support. Meanwhile, its Cinto Copper Project in Peru has secured final drilling approvals, marking a significant step in the company’s 2026 exploration campaign.

Finico Pty Ltd will not extend its unconditional cash offer for DTI Group shares, set to close on 29 May 2026, signaling a major governance shake-up and potential delisting.