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Rio Tinto planning more investments in Canada, but rules out bid for Teck

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.

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | September 21, 2023 | 4:55 pm

Pakistan’s PM invites Rio Tinto to explore investment opportunities

The CEO of Rio Tinto Group said his team would…

Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 9:49 am

Clean TeQ gets into tailings management business with ATA acquisition

Acquisition of ATA technology is part of the firm's targeted…

Staff Writer | September 21, 2023 | 3:43 am

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine…

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am

Maptek unveils 2022 Geology Challenge champions

Cathy Barton, Senior Geologist for IGO won 1st prize for producing alternative geological models to better understand water-bearing structures on a disseminated nickel deposit.

Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:00 am

Mining needs to address critical digital skills shortage right now — BHP exec

Miners are increasingly reliant on computing heft to manage tasks such as automated truck fleets, says CTO Laura Tyler.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 6:29 pm

Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak

The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2022 | 1:40 pm

Rio Tinto to invest $600m more in renewable energy assets

The investment will be used to construct two 100MW solar power facilities and a 200MWh on-grid battery storage in Pilbara by 2026.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 10:08 am

Rio Tinto 2023 iron ore shipments seen in line with 2022 view

Iron ore prices have rebounded to just below $100 a tonne since hitting a three-year low in October.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 7:54 am

Strategic Materials seeking investors for Dubbo rare earths project

Dubbo site contains light and heavy rare earths, zirconium, niobium and hafnium.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 7:14 am

Australian battery metal players key to South Korea’s EV ambition

The Asian country controls a third of the $46 billion market for electric vehicle batteries.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 7:12 am

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 5:05 am

New Australia coal projects to increase methane emissions by 19%

If 15 planned coal mining projects in Australia enter operation they would boost the country’s methane emissions from the dirtiest fossil fuel by nearly a fifth, according to an analysis.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2022 | 9:01 am

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