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Rio Tinto

Other Metals 

Rio Tinto signs joint venture with Graphene Manufacturing

May 22, 2023May 20, 2023 admin Rio Tinto

Graphene Manufacturing Group has announced it signed joint venture with Rio Tinto to advance GMG’s graphene aluminium-ion batteries technology. Rio

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Non-Metal 

Rio Tinto unveils iconic A$2 million Argyle RoseTM jewellery piece

May 10, 2023May 8, 2023 admin Diamond, Rio Tinto

PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto has unveiled the latest heirloom piece of Argyle Pink DiamondsTM jewellery, featuring one of the

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Australia-Oceania Other Metals 

Rio Tinto acquires high-grade scandium project in Australia

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 admin Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Platina Scandium Project, a high-grade scandium

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News 

Rio Tinto releases first quarter production results

April 24, 2023April 23, 2023 admin Rio Tinto

Pilbara operations produced 79.3 million tonnes (100% basis) in the first quarter, 11% higher than the first quarter of 2022.

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News 

Rio Tinto pays $10.8 billion of taxes and royalties in 2022

April 4, 2023April 3, 2023 admin Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto has published its 2022 tax report, detailing $10.8 billion of global taxes and royalties paid

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Australia-Oceania News 

Rio Tinto spends A$15.3 billion with Australian suppliers

March 23, 2023March 21, 2023 admin Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto increased its spend with Australian suppliers to more than A$15.3 billion in 2022, as part

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Base Metals 

Underground production celebrated at Oyu Tolgoi copper mine

March 22, 2023March 21, 2023 admin Copper, Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, Rio Tinto

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – The Prime Minister of Mongolia, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, today joined Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm 1.3 kilometres

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto and BMW partner on premium aluminium car parts

March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 admin Aluminium, Rio Tinto

LONDON – Gone are the days when premium car buyers simply looked for speed, style, and luxury. Today, there’s increasing

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto and Marubeni to create responsible Aluminium supply chains

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 admin Aluminium, Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Global miner Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale

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News 

Rio Tinto increases iron ore and copper production in 2022

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 admin Copper, Iron ore, Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported that its Pilbara operations produced 324.1 million tonnes of iron

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News 

Rio Tinto increases iron ore and copper production in 2022    

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 admin Rio Tinto

Mining giant Rio Tinto reported on Monday that its Pilbara operations produced 324.1 million tonnes of iron ore (100% basis)

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Asia Base Metals 

Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill

December 27, 2022December 22, 2022 admin Rio Tinto

LONDON  Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill Resources for a consideration of approximately $3.1 billion, simplifying its

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Australia-Oceania Ferrous Metals 

Rio Tinto to further decarbonise iron ore in the Pilbara

December 9, 2022December 8, 2022 admin Iron ore, Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto is planning to invest a further $600 million in renewable energy assets in the Pilbara

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News 

Rio Tinto progresses strategy to strengthen, decarbonise and grow

December 7, 2022December 4, 2022 admin Rio Tinto

LONDON – Rio Tinto is today providing an update at its Investor Seminar on progress against its long-term strategy to

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto to mine 600 kt copper in 2023, iron ore subject to risks

December 5, 2022December 4, 2022 admin Copper, Iron ore, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto has released its production guidance for 2023, in which Pilbara iron ore shipments (100% basis) of 320 to

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News 

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue launch pilot program to create safer workplaces

November 21, 2022November 16, 2022 admin BHP, Fortescue Metals, Rio Tinto

PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are launching an innovative pilot program aimed at helping to eliminate disrespectful

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BHP and Rio Tinto to collaborate on new tailings technology

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 admin BHP, Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Global miners BHP and Rio Tinto have formed a partnership agreement to accelerate the development of technology

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Other Metals 

Rio Tinto starts demonstration plant for lithium concentration

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022 admin Rio Tinto

SOREL-TRACY, Quebec – Rio Tinto has started producing spodumene concentrate, a mineral used in the production of lithium for batteries,

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Ferrous Metals 

Rhodes Ridge iron ore project to produce 40 million tonnes annually

October 28, 2022October 18, 2022 admin Iron ore, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto reports that Pilbara operations produced 84.3 million tonnes (100% basis) in the third quarter, 1% higher than the

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Base Metals 

Kennecott’s smelter and refinery to undertake largest rebuild in nine years

October 25, 2022October 18, 2022 admin Aluminium, Bauxite, Copper, Rio Tinto, Titanium

Rio Tinto reports mined copper production of 138 thousand tonnes was 10% higher than the third quarter of 2021 due

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New Technology 

Rio Tinto joins First Movers Coalition to help drive low-carbon transition

October 20, 2022October 12, 2022 admin Rio Tinto

NEW YORK – Rio Tinto has announced it will join the First Movers Coalition, a global initiative to help commercialise

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto partners with Voltalia for solar power at Richards Bay Minerals

October 12, 2022October 7, 2022 admin Richards Bay Minerals, Rio Tinto

JOHANNESBURG – Richard’s Bay Minerals (RBM) will be supplied with renewable solar power through an agreement with international energy company

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Asia 

Rio Tinto and Shougang Group to explore steel decarbonisation solutions

September 29, 2022September 27, 2022 admin Rio Tinto, steelmaking

MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto and Shougang Group, one of the world’s top 10 steel producers, have signed a Memorandum

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto and Volvo partner for low-carbon materials supply

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 admin Rio Tinto

LONDON – Rio Tinto and Volvo Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a strategic partnership where

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill

September 15, 2022September 8, 2022 admin Copper, Rio Tinto

Turquoise Hill Board of Directors unanimously recommends minority shareholders vote in favour of Rio Tinto’s best and final offer of

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Base Metals 

COPPER: Rio Tinto to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill

September 12, 2022September 7, 2022 admin Copper, Rio Tinto

LONDON –  Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (“Turquoise Hill”) have reached an agreement in principle for Rio Tinto

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Precious Metals 

Rio Tinto completes sale of Cortez Gold Royalty for $525 million

August 4, 2022August 3, 2022 admin Gold, Rio Tinto

LONDON – Rio Tinto has completed the sale of a royalty it holds on an area including the Cortez mine

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Africa Ferrous Metals 

Rio Tinto to co-develop the rail and port for Simandou iron ore project

August 3, 2022August 1, 2022 admin Guinea, Iron ore, Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – The government of the Republic of Guinea, Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) and Rio Tinto Simfer today incorporated

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News 

Rio Tinto strengthens operational performance across its portfolio

July 22, 2022July 18, 2022 admin Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Q2 2022 operational highlights and other key announcements were brifed in Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm’s

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Ferrous Metals North America 

Rio Tinto expands low-carbon billet production in Canada

July 20, 2022July 18, 2022 admin Rio Tinto, steelmaking

ALMA, Quebec – Rio Tinto is investing US$188 million (CA$240 million) to increase the production capacity for low-carbon, high value

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Latest from refractories materials industry
Refractories/Insulation 

Latest from refractories materials industry

August 15, 2025August 11, 2025 admin

The refractory materials industry is experiencing a mix of challenges and innovations, particularly with a focus on sustainability and the

RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model
Refractories/Insulation 

RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model

August 14, 2025August 11, 2025 admin
Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
Refractories/Insulation 

Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary

June 16, 2025June 12, 2025 admin
Design features of modern induction furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

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Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel
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Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel

June 3, 2026June 1, 2026 admin

CELSA Barcelona replaces roughing stand with the latest design CELSA Barcelona and SMS group have successfully completed the upgrade of

Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel
Product News 

Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026 admin
Comprehensive upgrade of Concast bloom caster at Mukand’s Kalwa site
Product News 

Comprehensive upgrade of Concast bloom caster at Mukand’s Kalwa site

May 27, 2026May 26, 2026 admin
VinMetal to create large integrated steel complex in Vietnam
Product News 

VinMetal to create large integrated steel complex in Vietnam

May 22, 2026May 21, 2026 admin
Louisiana Steel chooses rolling mill technology for its new steel plant
Product News 

Louisiana Steel chooses rolling mill technology for its new steel plant

May 18, 2026May 14, 2026 admin
Upgrade automation at Xiangtan Iron and Steel’s heavy plate mill
Product News 

Upgrade automation at Xiangtan Iron and Steel’s heavy plate mill

May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 admin
Electric Arc Furnace for High Performance and Reduced CAPEX
Product News 

Electric Arc Furnace for High Performance and Reduced CAPEX

May 13, 2026May 12, 2026 admin

SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
Services 

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 admin

Paul Wurth, part of SMS group, has completed its work relining the blast furnaces of ArcelorMittal’s Juiz de Fora steel

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa
Services 

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 admin
HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals
Services 

HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 admin
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