Tag: Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group finalise Matalco aluminium recycling deal
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group have successfully concluded their transaction to establish the Matalco joint venture in a move to address the growing demand from manufacturers for low carbon materials.
Rio Tinto, Giampaolo Group form joint venture to recycle aluminium
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and metal management company Giampaolo Group have agreed to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell goods made of recycled aluminium.
ARENA injects $32.1m in Rio Tinto’s pilot hydrogen plant in Queensland
The Federal Government has allocated $32.1 million to Rio Tinto through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help the firm in establishing a hydrogen facility in Gladstone, Queensland.
University of Queensland researchers introduce new low-emission sinter tech
Researchers from the University of Queensland have developed a new type of sinter capable of reducing carbon emissions in the iron and steelmaking industry.
Rio Tinto expands US production with new copper supply investment
Rio Tinto is strengthening its position in the US copper supply chain by investing in its Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, through funding worth $498 million intended for the development of an area known as the North Rim Skarn (NRS).
ARA welcomes Rio Tinto’s commitment to bring rail car manufacturing to the Pilbara
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto is partnering with Gemco Rail in an approximately $150 million deal to purchase 100 locally manufactured iron ore rail cars in the Pilbara over the next six years – a move described by the Australasian Railway Association as a “significant milestone” for local manufacturing and the environment.
Gemco Rail’s new Rio Tinto project marks major win for WA’s local manufacturing
Perth-based railcar manufacturing company Gemco Rail is building 100 iron ore railcar wagons for mining giant Rio Tinto, marking a significant milestone for the local manufacturing industry.
Rio Tinto to kickstart $1.1b aluminium smelter expansion in Canada
Metals and mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquiere in Canada.
Marand and Rheinmetall to manufacture Boxer CRVs in Geelong
Marand Precision Engineering and Rheinmetall Defence Australia are expanding their manufacturing collaboration with a new $50 million partnership that would deliver Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles to the Australian Defence Force and for the export market.
Critical minerals roundtables with industry and community groups
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King met with key industry and community organisations to explore how to best promote Australia's critical minerals sector and maximise benefits across the country.
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