Tag: Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto agrees to sell its interest in Grasberg
Rio Tinto has signed a non-binding agreement with PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero) (Inalum), and Freeport McMoran Inc. (FCX) in relation to the future...
World’s largest robot completes inaugural delivery of iron ore in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto has completed the first delivery of iron ore by autonomous train as part of its $940 million AutoHaul programme.
The autonomous train, which carried...
Rio Tinto appoints new CFO
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of former AP Moller-Maersk and Shell finance executive Jakob Stausholm to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 3 September, 2018.
Mr Stausholm will...
Rio Tinto and Minmetals ink mineral exploration agreement
Rio Tinto and Chinese metals and mineral trading company Minmetals have agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture to explore for world-class mineral deposits...
Rio Tinto wraps up sale of Winchester South coal development project
Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its 75% stake in the Winchester South coal development project in Queensland to New South Wales based coal producer,...
Rio Tinto’s autonomous trains approved by rail regulator
Rio Tinto has announced that Australia's Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator has approved the autonomous operation of trains at its iron ore...
Rio Tinto and Alcoa launch world’s first eco-friendly aluminium smelting process
Rio Tinto and Alcoa have established a joint venture to develop a revolutionary aluminium smelting process that eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions.
The new...
Rio Tinto to cut Rusal ties due to US sanctions
Rio Tinto has declared force majeure on certain contracts with Russian individuals and companies that have been sanctioned by the United States Treasury Department earlier...
Rio Tinto becomes world’s first company to earn ASI certification
Rio Tinto has become the world's first company to have received certification under the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), the highest internationally recognized standard for robust...
Rio Tinto continues to divest Qld coal assets
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its 80% interest in the Kestrel underground coal mine in Queensland to a consortium comprising private equity manager...
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