Tag: Rio Tinto
$2.5B gov’t investment secures Tomago Aluminium future beyond 2028
The Australian and NSW governments have announced a combined $2.5 billion investment to support the long-term operation of Tomago Aluminium, with the governments saying the agreement will secure more than 1,000 direct jobs and around 5,000 indirect jobs across the Hunter region.
New Monash-Rio Tinto agreement targets improved performance of Pilbara rail network
Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Rio Tinto have signed a Master Supply Agreement to provide railway research and development services aimed at improving the performance, safety and reliability of Rio Tinto’s rail network in Western Australia.
$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future
The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-facing metals drive production growth in 2025
Rio Tinto has reported an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for 2025 and record quarterly output across several product groups, according to its latest ASX operations review.
Rio Tinto delivers inaugural locally manufactured rail car in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto has announced that its first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the manufacturing line in Karratha, marking a key milestone in a AUD 150 million partnership with Australian rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to expand local manufacturing.
Calix secures Rio Tinto backing for Zesty green iron demonstration plant
Calix Limited says it has taken a significant step toward advancing its Zero Emissions Steel Technology, announcing it has executed a Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto to support the demonstration and potential commercialisation of its Zesty process.
Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative
Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto.
Edify Energy to build large-scale solar and battery system for Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto and Edify Energy have signed two hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone aluminium operations in Queensland.
Monash spinout ElectraLith closes $27.5M round to advance clean lithium production
Monash University spinout ElectraLith has closed an oversubscribed AUD 27.5 million Series A funding round to advance the development and deployment of its first field-based pilot plant.
Rio Tinto, Qld join forces to sustain aluminium manufacturing in Gladstone
In a move aimed at securing the future of the Boyne Island aluminium smelter near Gladstone, the Queensland Government announced a partnership with mining giant Rio Tinto.
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