Latest Rio Tinto News

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.

Volt Group Limited is set to acquire 4D Delta, a Perth-based leader in digital asset inspection technology, in a $7.25 million deal that promises to diversify Volt’s offerings and boost recurring revenues in the mineral processing sector.

MLG Oz Limited has extended its contract with Rio Tinto at the Western Turner Syncline Mine by three months, adding approximately $5 million in revenue through March 2026.

Charger Metals has launched a fresh reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Lake Johnston project, targeting overlooked gold and lithium zones with backing from Rio Tinto Exploration. Historic gold intercepts at the Richard Gold Prospect are now being revisited after a decade-long hiatus.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a suite of new contracts worth approximately $140 million, extending its foothold in the Pilbara and beyond with BHP and Rio Tinto.

Clean TeQ Water has landed a significant A$19.2 million contract with Rio Tinto’s subsidiary for the Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, marking its first major South American venture and a milestone in lithium refining technology.

Verbrec Limited is streamlining its business by selling its Competency Training division for $11.5 million and acquiring Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities.

Galan Lithium has completed a $20 million strategic placement with Clean Elements, fully funding Phase 1 construction of its Hombre Muerto West lithium project in Argentina, with production on track for mid-2026.

Genmin Limited has appointed Greg Lilleyman as Executive Chair to leverage his extensive iron ore expertise in driving the build-ready Baniaka project towards final investment decision and construction.

Aspermont’s marketing arm Nexus has secured a key role promoting Timor-Leste’s second mining licensing round, reinforcing its growing influence in global resource sector campaigns.

RocketDNA has raised $4 million through a well-supported placement to accelerate production and software development, following significant contract wins with mining giants BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Gold Fields.

Canterbury Resources has successfully completed a deep drill hole at its Briggs Copper Project, intersecting continuous porphyry copper mineralisation and extending its drilling program to explore further along strike.