RIO
Director Trades
| Date | Director | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 23/2/25 | B. Wyatt | $12,021 |
| 24/2/25 | D. Valle | $49,980 |
| 25/2/25 | D. Valle | $49,676 |
| 26/2/25 | D. Barton | $93,323 |
| 27/2/25 | S. Hurwitz | $74,867 |
| 6/4/25 | D. Valle | $49,896 |
| 23/6/25 | S. Hurwitz | $39,860 |
| 30/9/25 | Simon Trott | $3,934 |
Company News
Legacy Minerals Signs Thompson Project Earn-in Deal with Rio Tinto and NiCo Young MoU with Cobalt Blue
Legacy Minerals (ASX: LGM) has struck a major partnership with Rio Tinto Exploration, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), under an option and farm-in agreement that could see the mining giant invest up to $25 million in exploration at Legacy’s Thomson copper-gold project in New South Wales. The deal enables Rio Tinto to earn up to […]
Copper’s Future Looks Bright As Industry Leaders Anticipate Surging Demand
Reports that the US Geological Survey (USGS) is considering the addition of copper to its list of critical minerals have copper demand and prices well placed to continue their recent strength. Considered by some as the first metal mined by humans, demand for copper is continuing to grow due to its use in modern electronics […]
Neometals and MinRes partner with Rio Tinto to advance ELi lithium processing technology
A partnership between Neometals (ASX: NMT) and Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) aimed at progressing a unique lithium processing technology. Reed Advanced Materials (RAM), 70:30 co-owned by the two companies, will work with Rio on the potential validation of the trademarked ELi Process Technology […]
MLG Oz continues strong recent run of success with $20m Rio Tinto contract win
Kalgoorlie-based integrated mining services and resource asset management company MLG Oz (ASX: MLG) continues to build on a highly successful 2025 with the signing of a new contract with Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO). The company’s first supply agreement with Rio covers the provision of off-road bulk ore haulage services, material loading, rock breaking, unloading, stockpile […]
BHP touts company’s resilience with record copper and iron output in the face of global trade risks
BHP Group (ASX: BHP) says that, while it expects tariffs to have a limited direct effect on its business, slower economic growth and a fragmented trading environment could have a more significant impact. “China’s ability to shift toward a consumption-led economy and for trade flows to adapt to the new environment will be key to […]
Rio Tinto cements commitment to lithium future with $2.5b Rincon expansion
Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) continues to show faith in lithium’s long-term future by electing to invest $2.5 billion to expand the capacity of its Rincon project in Argentina to 60,000 tonnes per year. The investment comes in the wake of Rio producing first lithium at the Rincon starter plant just 32 months after finalising the […]
Copper set for a comeback in 2025 according to analysts
With prices rebounding in recent weeks and two of the world’s largest miners declaring plans to ramp up production, analysts are tipping 2025 to be a big year for copper. Copper futures traded around US$4.14 per pound overnight, hovering close to three-week highs after a brief rally earlier in the week. According to Trading Economics, […]
Rio Tinto-Arcadium Lithium $9.6b merger marks major step in global lithium market expansion
Mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has demonstrated its confidence in the lithium sector by confirming a $9.6 billion merger with Arcadium Lithium (ASX: LTM). Established in early January this year, Arcadium is one of the world’s leading global lithium platforms. Rio will acquire Arcadium in an all-cash transaction for approximately $8.68 (US$5.85) per share, […]
Rio Tinto confirms takeover approach made to Arcadium Lithium
After weeks of speculation, global mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has confirmed it has approached Arcadium Lithium (ASX: LTM) regarding a deal that could make it the world’s third-largest producer of the electric vehicle battery metal. The approach is non-binding and Rio said there is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed to […]
Rio Tinto to continue operating Boyne Island smelter until at least 2040 under new agreement
The Queensland government has agreed to partner with mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) to ensure the long-term operation of the Boyne Island aluminium smelter near Gladstone. The government has offered its growing renewable energy capacity to support Australia’s second-largest aluminium smelter, which has been operating since 1982 and specialises in manufacturing carbon anodes, aluminium […]