Latest Rio Tinto News

Charger Metals NL has announced a significant high-grade gold discovery at its Xmas Gold Discovery within the Mt Gordon tenement, part of the Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project. This breakthrough enhances the prospectivity of multiple undrilled targets and sets the stage for an expanded exploration campaign in 2026.

DevEx Resources has successfully raised nearly $7 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, significantly exceeding its initial $3 million target to fund expanded uranium exploration in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Middle Island Resources’ maiden drilling at Serbia’s Bobija Project reveals a broad, continuous polymetallic mineralised zone with significant gold and silver grades, expanding the known deposit footprint.

Paterson Resources has wrapped up the first phase of its drilling campaign at the Grace Gold-Copper Project, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and scoping study in 2026.

Sovereign Metals has entered a strategic collaboration with the International Finance Corporation to advance sustainable development and financing of its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

Taruga Minerals has entered a 12-month option to acquire two advanced gold and copper projects in Papua New Guinea, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise to fund exploration and resource development.

Rio Tinto has completed due diligence on Calix’s Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking an initial $3 million investment and moving the venture closer to commercial reality.

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 plans an expanded drilling campaign in early 2026 to grow its maiden lithium resource.

Canterbury Resources has completed its 2025 drilling program at the Briggs copper deposit, revealing multiple zones of strong visual copper mineralisation that align with its geological model. Assay results are pending, with further drilling planned to support a Prefeasibility Study for a potential large-scale mine.

Pinnacle Minerals has restarted exploration at its strategically located Adina East Lithium Project in Quebec’s James Bay region, aiming to capitalize on a booming lithium corridor amid rising market prices.

Discovery Alaska Limited has secured an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Boulder Creek Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, positioning the company for growth amid record precious metal prices.

Antipa Minerals reports strong CY2025 drilling results confirming new gold-copper discoveries and resource growth at its 100%-owned Minyari Gold-Copper Project in Western Australia’s Paterson Province.