August 2023

Rio Tinto in Partnership with Midland Begins a First Exploration Program

:: Thursday, August 24, 2023
Rio Tinto in Partnership with Midland Begins a First Exploration Program
Midland Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce the start of a first exploration program for lithium mineralization on its Mythril area and Galinée projects, operated by Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. The Mythril Regional (Chisaayuu, Corvette and Mythril East) and Galinée projects are under an option to joint venture agreement. The projects are located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region close to Patriot Battery Metals Inc.’s Corvette project and immediately east of Winsome Resources Ltd.’s Adina project, respectively.

Lithium Joint Venture with Aterian in Rwanda

:: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Lithium Joint Venture with Aterian in Rwanda
Aterian announces that it has signed a definitive Earn-In Investment and Joint Venture Agreement with Rio Tinto and Kinunga Mining for the exploration and development of lithium and by-products at its HCK Joint Venture project holding in the Republic of Rwanda.

Ancestral ceremony inaugurates new airstrip at Rincon

:: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Ancestral ceremony inaugurates new airstrip at Rincon
In a united atmosphere, Rio Tinto colleagues, members of the surrounding communities, and contract partners gathered to celebrate the inauguration of the new airstrip—a significant milestone for our Rincon project.