A Pilbara scrub tree and a one square meter rock fell from the overhang of a rock shelter in an area adjacent to the site.

CEO praised Teck as a “mining champion in Canada” that has attracted the interest of other multinational miners but said that Rio is not looking to make a major acquisition at the moment.

Shares of Equinox Gold closed Thursday's session 1.3% higher at C$6.00 apiece.

Joanna Pearson was formerly executive vice president and chief financial officer of the FTSE 100 company, Endeavour Mining.

Agency says Vale corrupted the “integrity” of the federal inspection system in the Brumadinho case.

The CEO of Rio Tinto Group said his team would liaise with the concerned authorities.

It will ship 22,500 tonnes of battery-grade lithium as part of a collaboration to build a sustainable supply chain for electric vehicles.

Executive ruled out Polyus as a buyer.