Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto , plans to create a standalone lithium division after it closes its $6.7 billion ...
In June 2023, Rio Tinto transitioned all heavy machinery at its Boron mine in Australia from fossil diesel to renewable ...
Rio Tinto’s mined copper production grew 13% to 697,000 metric tons in 2024, thanks to increased output from the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine and higher-grade ore processing at Escondida.
Rio Tinto produced less iron ore in 2024 due to weak demand from China but more copper, bauxite, and aluminum.
The plan reflects how closely tied Rio CEO Jakob Stausholm and his leadership team believe lithium is to the company’s future ...