Copper Rio Tinto and First Quantum Minerals finalize joint venture for La Granja copper project in Peru Rio Tinto initially acquired the project from the Government of Peru in 2006 Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 29, 2023
Mining Rio Tinto to build major solar power plant for diamond mine in NWT The Anglo-Australian mining giant's plant will have 6,600 solar panels and generate 4,200 megawatts annually Rowan DunneAugust 11, 2023
Science and Research Rio Tinto launches $132M research centre for sustainable critical minerals extraction methods The key partners for the new research facility will be announced in the coming months Rowan DunneAugust 1, 2023
Mining Mining Association of Canada releases Towards Sustainable Mining subscription service TSM helps improve safety and environmental reporting for mining sites Joseph MortonJuly 18, 2023
Lithium Azimut Exploration and Rio Tinto sign $115M agreement for Quebec lithium properties The Corvet and Kaanaayaa properties are located in the province's James Bay region Rowan DunneJuly 10, 2023
Mining First Quantum Minerals rejects Barrick Gold’s informal takeover bid Shares of First Quantum jumped up by about 12 per cent Thursday following the news Rowan DunneJune 16, 2023
Mining Rio Tinto subsidiary in Quebec charged $600K for spills in St. Lawrence River 7,000 liters of hydrochloric acid and 1,314 liters of sodium hydroxide were released into the St. Lawrence River Natalia Buendia CalvilloJune 16, 2023
News Canada partners with Rio Tinto to accelerate production of low-carbon aluminum Rio Tinto will invest $1.4B to expand its aluminum smelter in Quebec and the province's government will provide up to $150M Rowan DunneJune 12, 2023
Gold New Gold and Rio Tinto mines win Towards Sustainable Mining Excellence awards for 2023 TSM assesses its effectiveness based on a series of thorough environmental and social performance standards Joseph MortonMay 3, 2023
Copper Western Copper and Gold Corporation gets 21.3M investment from Mitsubishi Metals for Yukon copper gold project The funding will be directed towards the project's development and financing of designated research areas Joseph MortonApril 14, 2023