Seaborne iron ore is expected to fall into a larger deficit this year as a result of disruptions at Vale SA’s operations, according to S&P Global.
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Rio Tinto chooses Onsite as Pilbara equipment provider
Rio Tinto has awarded a contract worth close to $30 million to Onsite Rental Group to provide ancillary and light mobile equipment over the next three years.
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Rio Tinto builds Winu copper momentum with long-awaited drill results
Rio Tinto has released details of encouraging intercepts at the Winu copper-gold project in the Paterson province, Western Australia.
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Wesfarmers boosts resources focus
Wesfarmers has bolstered the resources experience on its board through its appointment of Fortescue deputy chairman Sharon Warburton.
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Reeling easy during large-scale dewatering
When some heavy-duty mine dewatering was required, a set of winder units emerged as a winning solution to Rio Tinto's first agricultural project at the Marandoo mine in the Pilbara.
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Global mining giants drive strong industry performance
The world’s 40 largest mining companies continued their steady growth last year despite decreased investor sentiment, according to PwC’s Mine 2019 report.
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Iron ore prices smash through $US108 mark
Australian iron ore miners are continuing to enjoy the surge in price of the commodity following a fall in iron ore port stocks in China.
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Rio Tinto pursues development of ‘Silicon Valley of mining’
Rio Tinto has backed the Western Australian Government’s launch of its first ever five-pillar approach to enhancing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) capabilities throughout the state.
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Komatsu, Cummins reach milestone with 100th engine delivery to Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has received delivery of the 100th repower engine component for its Komatsu 830E and 930E haul trucks from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and Cummins.
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Iron ore prices break the $US100 mark
Prices for iron ore have reached a five-year high driven by higher steel production in China and speculation of another dam collapse at a Vale mine in Brazil.
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Rio Tinto backs NRW for south Koodaideri railway contract
NRW Holdings has been awarded a $137 million contract by Rio Tinto for the Koodaideri iron ore project's rail formation south earthworks.
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Antipa advances Rio Tinto partnership to unearth Paterson resources
Antipa Minerals’ exploration at its Citadel joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia this year will extend to the vicinity of Rio Tinto’s Winu operation.
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Civmec boosts order book as strength returns to WA resources sector
Engineering contractor Civmec has recorded a 51 per cent increase to its order book in the March quarter on the back of major contract wins with BHP and Albemarle.
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Rio Tinto cleared to expand West Angelas iron ore project
Rio Tinto’s proposed expansion of the West Angelas iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia is a step closer to construction with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)’s approval.
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Vale suffers massive loss following Brumadinho dam rupture
Brazilian mining giant Vale has reported a US$1.6 billion loss ($2.3 billion) in the March quarter after the Brumadinho dam disaster led to disruptions to its supply of iron ore.
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Rio Tinto ‘determined’ to aid climate change solution
Rio Tinto's products "have a major role to play in transition to a low-carbon economy", according to a speech by chairman Simon Thompson.
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Rio Tinto signs $20m rail contract with Pilbara Traditional Owners
Indigenous-owned contractor Yurra has been awarded a five-year contract to provide maintenance services to Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Pilbara rail network in Western Australia.
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Amrun to drive Australia’s global bauxite strength
Rio Tinto's $2.6 billion Amrun mine in Queensland is cementing Australia's standing as the world's top producer of bauxite.
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Latest Vale setback boosts Australian iron stocks
Australian iron ore stocks have responded strongly following news that Brazilian courts have again stopped operations at Vale’s Brucutu mine.
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Caterpillar partners with Rio Tinto to automate Koodaideri
Caterpillar will supply machinery and autonomous technology for Rio Tinto's Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
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