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Rio Tinto releases fourth quarter production results
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said “We have delivered a strong safety and operational performance in the face of the significant global challenges of COVID-19. Our 2020 performance reflects the resilience of the business, and the commitment and flexibility of our employees, customers, communities and host governments. "We are working to rest
Resolution Copper project enters next phase of public consultation
PHOENIX, United States--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Resolution Copper project has entered the next phase of public consultation in the ongoing permitting process, led by the US Forest Service, with the release of its independent Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Decisions on whether to invest fully in developing the project, a proposed underground mine located in Arizona and one of the wo
NZAS reaches deal with Meridian to extend operations to 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has reached an agreement on a new electricity agreement with Meridian Energy that allows New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) to continue operating the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter until December 31, 2024. The extension provides certainty to employees, the local community and customers while providing more time for all stakeholders to plan f