(IN BRIEF) The Northwest Territories’ three diamond mines—Diavik, Gahcho Kué, and Ekati—have created a one-of-a-kind pendant with diamonds from each mine, set in a Northern-inspired caribou antler design. This unique pendant, valued at over C$12,000, will be auctioned at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Auction, Avischen Moodley, CANADA, charity, Diavik, Ekati, Gahcho Kué, Jeff Reinson, Kathy Gray, Local Families in Need, Matthew Breen, partnership, Rio Tinto, Unique Pendant
(IN BRIEF) The Bell Centre, home to the Montreal Canadiens, is joining forces with Rio Tinto to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminum produced in Quebec’s Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region. This five-year partnership aligns with the Montreal Canadiens’ “The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged aluminum, Bell Centre, CANADA, Daniel Trottier, Montreal Canadiens, partnership, plastic waste, recyclable cups, Rio Tinto, Sébastien Ross, sports, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Rio Tinto has pledged an additional A$1.7 million to the Australia-Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF) during the 60th Australia-Japan Annual Joint Business Conference in Melbourne. This funding will support research projects and strengthen collaboration between Australia and Japan in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Australia, Innovation Fund, investment, Japan, Justin Hayhurst, Kazuhiro Suzuki, Kellie Parker, Murray McLean, partnership, Rio Tinto, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Glencore has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Alunorte and a 45% stake in Mineracão Rio do Norte from Norsk Hydro for a combined equity value of approximately USD 775 million. Completion of the transaction is expected … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading global metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto has announced it continued to produce and market its diamonds throughout the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rio Tinto, 100 per cent owner of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Metals and Minerals, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Alan Chirgwin, Argyle, Argyle diamond mine, Australia, CANADA, copper, COVID-19, diamonds, Diavik, Diavik diamond mine, pandemic, Rio Tinto, Sinead Kaufman, stakeholders
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 30-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto started the process of resuming operations at Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in South Africa. Following discussions led by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Zikalala, with all stakeholders about securing stability to … Read the full press release
LONDON, 16-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Base Element, a European digital agency, and Cognigy, a leading conversational AI platform software provider have entered to a strategic partnership agreement. This partnership will enable the design and implementation of cutting-edge conversational AI solutions for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, AI solutions, Alexa, Antonis Neocleous, Aris Pilitsopoulos, artificial-intelligence, Base Element, chatbots, Cognigy, Cognigy.AI, Communications, Conversational AI, conversational AI interfaces, conversational AI platform, conversational AI solutions, conversational AI technology, conversions, customer engagement, customer experience, digital agency, Digital marketing, IKOS Resorts, Internet Marketing, marketing, Messenger, Microsoft, MTN Telecoms, online marketing, partnership, Rio Tinto, SaaS, Slack, Twilio, user experience
LONDON, 12-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has completed the lease and sale of a wharf and land in Kitimat, British Columbia, to LNG Canada for a consideration of $576 million. LNG Canada, a joint venture comprising Shell, PETRONAS, PetroChina, Mitsubishi … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged aluminium, Jakob Stausholm, LNG Canada, Rio Tinto
LONDON, 03-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its remaining coal assets in Queensland, Australia, for $3.95 billion. The transactions include the sale of Rio Tinto’s interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and Valeria coal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged Australia, coal, coal assets, coal_mine, equity, J-S Jacque, PE, Queensland, Rio Tinto
LONDON, 07-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its 75 per cent interest in the Winchester South coal development project in Queensland, Australia, to Whitehaven Coal Limited. Total consideration of $200 million is comprised of $150 … Read the full press release
Posted in Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged coal, coal mines, Mines, Queensland, Rio Tinto
LONDON, 22-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto will use some of its surplus liquidity to further reduce gross debt, today launching a bond purchase and redemption plan for up to $2.25 billion. Under the plan, Rio Tinto has issued redemption notices … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged bond, bond purchase, debt, liquidity, redemption, redemption plan, Rio Tinto
LONDON, 22-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement with Glencore for the sale of its entire interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and the Valeria coal development project in Queensland, Australia, for $1.7 billion. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tagged coal, coal development project, coal mine, coalmine, Glencore, Hail Creek, HailCreek, J-S Jacques, mine, mineral, ore, Rio Tinto, Valeria
LONDON, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Prime Minister of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh and other government representatives and Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques met in Ulaanbaatar today to progress their partnership. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the relationship by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Government, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged J-S Jacques, Rio Tinto, the Government of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh
LONDON, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto is further strengthening its presence in Mongolia, underscoring its commitment to the country. Rio Tinto will establish a new office in Ulaanbaatar and expand its national employee numbers to around 80 through the course … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged metal, mining, Mongolia, Munkhtushig Dul, Rio Tinto, Ulaanbaatar
LONDON, 28-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has successfully completed its $1.5 billion buy-back of Rio Tinto plc shares, comprised of the $500 million and $1 billion on-market share buy-back programmes announced on 8 February 2017 and 2 August 2017 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged dividends, J-S Jacques, Rio Tinto, share buy-backs cash returns, shareholders
LONDON, 09-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 29 August 2016, Rio Tinto became aware of email correspondence from 2011 relating to contractual payments totalling US$10.5 million made to a consultant providing advisory services on the Simandou project in Guinea. The company launched … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Law, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Alan Davies, Energy & Minerals, Rio Tinto, Simandou project investigation
LONDON, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today marks 50 years since Rio Tinto’s first contracted shipment of our iron ore departed Dampier for the Yawata Iron and Steel Company in Japan. Ahead of this milestone, thousands of Australian contractors and suppliers laid … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged Chris Salisbury, Japan, Rio Tinto, shipment of iron ore
LONDON, 18-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The development of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia took an important step forward today with the signing of a US$4.4 billion project financing agreement. Oyu Tolgoi has secured Project Finance for the underground … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
LONDON, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “We continue to deliver efficient production, rigorous cost control and sound allocation of capital. This approach is ensuring that our tier one assets generate substantial free cash flow … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
SYDNEY, Australia, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has demonstrated how the completion of its world-class iron ore expansion project in Western Australia will deliver significant shareholder value as the sector transitions through the ongoing volatility in global commodity markets. At an … Read the full press release
LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto’s spectacular Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has been launched during a world exclusive preview at the Sydney Opera House, with this year’s iconic collection including some of the most vivid pink and red diamonds … Read the full press release
Posted in Marketing, Media, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, Rio Tinto, Sydney Opera House
LONDON, 5-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto today (04 December 2014) demonstrated how its superior portfolio of world-class operations, with industry-leading EBITDA margins and significant growth potential, are positioned to generate healthy free cash flow and shareholder returns. Citing sector-leading … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged Rio Tinto, Rio Tinto Copper, Sam Walsh
The board of Rio Tinto notes the recent press speculation regarding a possible combination of Rio Tinto and Glencore. The Rio Tinto board confirms that no discussions are taking place with Glencore. In July 2014, Glencore contacted Rio Tinto regarding … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Media, United Kingdom
Tagged Glencore, Jan du Plessis, Rio Tinto
LONDON, 10-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has completed the sale of Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique to International Coal Ventures Private Limited following the fulfilment of all conditions precedent and receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals. The sale, announced on … Read the full press release
London, UK, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “These are excellent fourth quarter operational results, demonstrating continued delivery on our commitments. We have set new records for iron ore production and shipments as we ramp up … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged aluminium, Bauxite, coal, copper, divestments, Hard coking coal, iron ore, Kennecott Utah Copper, non-core asset sales, Oyu Tolgoi, Pilbara, production records, Rio Tinto, Sam Walsh, Titanium dioxide feedstock, Turquoise Hill Resources
London, United Kingdom, 30-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has reached a binding agreement for the sale of its 50.1 per cent interest in the Clermont Joint Venture to GS Coal Pty Ltd, a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged Bruce Tobin, Chris Lynch, Christopher Maitland, Clermont Joint Venture, Clermont Mine, David Luff, David Outhwaite, David Ovington, deal, divestments, Galina Rogova, Glencore Xstrata, Grant Donald, GS Coal Pty Ltd, Hail Creek Mine, Illtud Harri, J-Power Australia Pty Ltd, J.C.D. Australia Pty Ltd, Kestrel Mine, Mark Shannon, Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd, Queensland, Rachel Storrs, Rio Tinto, Sumitomo Corporation
23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “A new milestone was reached in Mongolia, with the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine making its first shipment of copper concentrate to China. Our iron ore operations continue their impressive performance, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged CHINA, copper, copper concentrate, copper-gold mine, financial results, iron ore, Mongolia, operation results, Oyu Tolgoi, Rio Tinto, Sam Walsh
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