Latest Rio Tinto News

Encounter Resources has regained 100% ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project after IGO Limited's withdrawal, setting the stage for renewed exploration focused on high-grade copper zones in Western Australia's Paterson Province.

New Frontier Minerals accelerates its NWQ Copper Project development by sending bulk samples to Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly plant, formalizing a key processing partnership that could fast-track copper output.

Kingsrose Mining advances its exploration efforts in Norway’s Finnmark region with increased backing from BHP, while winding down its Central Finland alliance. The company also secures an option to acquire the promising Gallujavri nickel-copper-PGE project.

MLG Oz Limited has secured its first contract with mining giant Rio Tinto, marking a significant expansion into the Pilbara region with a $20 million haulage and site services deal.

Rio Tinto has announced that CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, with a rigorous succession process now underway. Stausholm’s tenure saw a strategic pivot towards energy transition and profitable growth.

New Frontier Minerals advances its NWQ Copper Project by securing bulk sample processing at Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly plant, accelerating its path to copper production in Queensland’s Mt Isa Copper Belt.

Forrestania Resources has appointed former Minerals Resources executive David Geraghty to its board and secured $500,000 through a strategic share placement, signaling a renewed push in its gold exploration projects.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a suite of new contracts worth approximately $180 million across Western Australia's resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors, reinforcing its strong foothold in the region.

Civmec Limited reported a steady Q3 FY25 with revenue of A$158.5 million and a strengthened order book now exceeding A$760 million, positioning the company for future growth despite near-term project delays.

Capral Limited reported steady 2024 financial results with solid profitability despite softer residential markets, while announcing board changes and continuing its share buy-back program.

Paterson Resources reports strong metallurgical results from its Grace Gold-Copper Project, confirming high gold recoveries and free milling characteristics. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for a new drilling campaign and mining lease application.

CuFe Ltd has announced a substantial upgrade to its Orlando deposit within the Tennant Creek JV, with contained copper and gold soaring by 120% and 89% respectively, while progressing a key scoping study and appointing a seasoned geologist to its board.