Emergency crews are on the hunt for a pea-sized radioactive capsule along a 870-mile/1,400-kilometre route in Western Australia after the tiny device went missing while being transported from Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine in the Kimberley region. Full story.
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Rio Tinto told to keep Oyu Tolgoi within budget
Mongolia has asked its partner Rio Tinto to stay within an estimated $7.06 billion budget for the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine’s underground expansion, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto testing renewable diesel at U.S. ops
Another decarbonization step is being taken, this time by Rio Tinto at its United States operations: the operator is planning to swap out its conventional diesel fuel for renewable fuel across its haul truck fleet. Full story.
Read MoreArizona Sonoran plans for the new year
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has announced its 2023 work plan for the Cactus Property, inclusive of the Cactus and Parks/Salyer projects near Casa Grande, Ariz. Full Story.
Read MoreCivmec scores A$330 million Rio Tinto contract
Civmec has secured a major contract worth more than A$330 million for the Rio Tinto Western Range iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Read more.
Read MoreSimandou infrastructure plan moves forward
Rio Tinto’s Guinea subsidiary and joint venture partners have agreed to terms on developing infrastructure for the Simandou iron ore project, reported Reuters.
Read MoreEuromines welcomes new members
Euromines has welcomed five new members after their official approvals by the groups Extraordinary General Assembly. The additions include two international mining companies, Anglo American and Rio Tinto; two exploration companies, Kingsrose Mining and Savannah Resources; and the French national association A3M, which focuses on the extraction, production, processing and recycling of industrial metals and minerals. “These members will bring…
Read MoreNo chance of reviving Jadar project: Serbia PM
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said she does not see a chance of reviving Rio Tinto’s $2.4 billion lithium-borates project after licences were revoked in January following massive protests sparked by environmental concerns, reported Reuters. “I don’t see any possibility to revive the Jadar project,” Brnabic was quoted by the Nova S news portal. She went on to note that…
Read MoreRio Tinto buyout of Turquoise Hill moves forward
Canadian miner Turquoise Hill said 86.6% of its shareholders have voted in favor of Rio Tinto’s $3.3 billion takeover bid, reported Reuters. Read full article.
Read MoreOZ Minerals, Boliden and Rio Tinto partner on tailings solutions
OZ Minerals said it will collaborate with fellow miners Boliden and Rio Tinto to unlock new and innovative technologies for managing tailings. Read the full article.
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