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Rwanda inks new exploration deal with global mining giant Rio Tinto

:: Friday, October 25, 2024
Rwanda inks new exploration deal with global mining giant Rio Tinto
Rwanda has inked a new mineral exploration deal with global mining giant Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration (RTX) Ltd. In partnership with the government of Rwanda, Kinunga Mining Ltd. (a local company), and Aterian PLC (a British company that has been doing mineral exploration in Rwanda for the past four years), RTX has been exploring the country in search for materials, including lithium.

Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium Lithium

:: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium Lithium
Rio Tinto and Arcadium Lithium plc today announced a definitive agreement under which Rio Tinto will acquire Arcadium in an all-cash transaction for US$5.85 per share. 

Rio Tinto leader never shies away from hard talks and tough calls

:: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Rio Tinto leader never shies away from hard talks and tough calls
Sinead Kaufman, chief executive of minerals at Rio Tinto recently won the Financial Review Women in Leadership Awards - Resources category. In this profile, she shows great care and sensitivity for families and communities across her career in mining.

Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Studies by Independent Experts

:: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Studies by Independent Experts
Rio Tinto voluntarily released the preliminary drafts of the Jadar Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies to allow the public to assess the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures.

Chad Blewitt Appointed Managing Director at Jadar

:: Monday, June 3, 2024
Chad Blewitt Appointed Managing Director at Jadar
Chad Blewitt has been appointed as the managing director for the Jadar Project, effective 1 May 2024, after acting in the role since July 2023.

Unlocking Europe’s Mining Potential

:: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Unlocking Europe’s Mining Potential
Sinead Kaufman, chief executive of minerals at Rio Tinto discusses how Europe must attract investors to secure its supplies of critical raw materials in this article on the EIT Raw Materials site.

Rincon at Two: Focus on Safety Excellence

:: Monday, May 20, 2024
Rincon at Two: Focus on Safety Excellence
As we celebrate our second anniversary at Rincon, we’re showcasing the operational safety progress we’ve made on-site.

Working at High Altitude

:: Friday, May 10, 2024
Working at High Altitude
Rincon operates on the Puna de Atacama, a high-altitude plateau located 3800m above sea level. At that altitude, the atmosphere is so thin it contains 35% less oxygen, and 40% stronger UV exposure. In these extreme conditions, nothing matters more than keeping yourself safe.

Things You Can't Live Without: How lithium is powering up the bicycle

:: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Things You Can't Live Without: How lithium is powering up the bicycle
For broadcaster OJ Borg, ditching the car in favor of an electric bike was a no brainer. He joined our General Manager of Technical Development Jared Osborne, host Dr Anna Ploszajski and bicycle expert Tony Hadland in our Things You Can’t Live Without podcast to discuss the rise in popularity of the electric bike and the role lithium plays in charging them.

Boron and Lithium in EVs: The Perfect Pair

:: Monday, February 12, 2024
Boron and Lithium in EVs: The Perfect Pair
The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing rapid growth, which increases the need for high-quality boron and lithium sources. Discover how these materials improve the performance of EV batteries and other important components.
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