Gina Rinehart has reached a long awaited win in the High Court, which yesterday determined that Rio Tinto is liable for royalties to Wright Prospecting and Hancock Prospecting.
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Rio sells Bengalla stake to New Hope
Rio Tinto has offloaded its 40 per cent stake in the Bengalla coal mine to New Hope for US$606 million.
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Rio’s Weipa solar plant begins operation
First Solar, Rio Tinto, and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have announced Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has successfully commenced operation at Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine.
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Scanning from the skies
Unmanned Aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, are becoming a key tool in stockpile survey and other areas, improving the safety and productivity of iron ore operations in WA.
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Rio Tinto makes a strong case for growth in Chinese steel production
Rio Tinto has reiterated predictions that China will produce one billion tonnes of steel by 2030, stating long-term demand for iron ore is strong despite the commodity’s price plunge this year.
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Rio Tinto trashes changes to the NSW mining policy
Rio Tinto has labelled changes to the NSW Environmental Planning policy as “ill-conceived”, stating it creates further uncertainty for Mount Thorley Warkworth employees.
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Bell Bay smelter clocks up 60 years
Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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Rio Tinto increases use of drones
Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
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PAC to hold third public hearing on Mount Thorley Warkworth expansion
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a third public hearing on plans to extend Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.
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EPA recommends new BHP iron ore pit
BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
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New Hope Group could acquire Rio Tinto’s coal mines
Reports have emerged that New Hope Group is the latest company interested in Rio Tinto’s Australian coal assets.
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NT asbestos compensation claim successful
Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
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Rio Tinto’s earnings hit by low iron ore price
Rio Tinto has posted a 43 per cent drop in its half yearly underlying earnings due to the falling price of iron ore.
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Glencore in the market for Rio Tinto’s coal mines
Reports have emerged that Glencore is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of NSW coal assets.
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Rio Tinto offers exploration technology to junior miners
Rio Tinto has announced that laser mineral analysis technology developed for Ore Deposit Science over the last decade will be offered to junior explorers for free.
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Rio Tinto starts construction on indigenous mining training centre
Work has begun on Rio Tinto’s mining training centre being developed for the Yolngu people.
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NRW wins $140m contract with Rio Tinto
NRW has won a contract worth $140m for mining and ore haulage at Rio Tinto’s Nammuldi mine.
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Ancient mine to re-open
The mine that created mining behemoth Rio Tinto is set to re-open in Spain.
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Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
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CFMEU claim mining bosses stifling safety on sites
Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
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