Rio Tinto Stock News

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF)-backed ElectraLith is set to unveil plans for a further funding round to raise AU$29 million (£15 million) over the coming days. ElectraLith, which is developing filtration technology for the extraction of lithium without water or chemicals, received backing from Rio Tinto earlier in the year to commercialise the process.

A lithium technology startup backed by Rio Tinto , expects to finalise a funding round in the next week to raise A$29 million ($19 million), even as the global lithium market struggles, its Melbourne-based CEO told Reuters.

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) has seen more reported instances of bullying and an increase in rape allegations despite efforts to improve its workplace culture. The miner, which launched an initiative to change its culture two years ago said while there have been improvements in some areas others had deteriorated further.

Mining major Rio Tinto said cases of rape and sexual assault at the company persist, a report into the company's culture showed on Wednesday, two years after the industry faced an Australian state inquiry for its poor treatment of women.

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto today published the findings of an independent, external Progress Review on its work to deliver sustained workplace cultural change across its global operations. Two years into a long-term cultural change program, the review found that progress is being made with promising signs of improved culture, innovation, and performance. However, it reveal...

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) SimFer mine in Simandou, Guinea, appears increasingly unlikely to meet its 2025 first production target, according to satellite image analysis by experts at UBS. The ambitious project, which includes a mine, a 630-kilometre railway, and a port, is facing growing risks of delays due to incomplete construction, a recent fatality, extreme rainfall, and p...

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto notes the announcement today by Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) in relation to the conclusion of its entitlement offer and shortfall bookbuild, which raised A$766.5 million (before costs) to fund planned rehabilitation activities of the Ranger Project Area. As a result of Rio Tinto taking up its pro rata entitlements in the entitlement of...

Bulk miners were early risers Monday as China removed the entire tax rebate (13%) for copper and aluminium semi-finished exports. US miner Citi noted that this decision on Friday caused LME aluminium prices to surge by over 7%.