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16 April 2026

Rio Tinto advances Kitimat operations with new conveyor commissioning

KITIMAT, Canada – Rio Tinto has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, marking a key milestone in its CAN$135 million investment to strengthen the reliability of its operations.   The 1.1-kilometre system will transport approximately 800,000 tonnes of alumina per year, ensuring a steady supply of the raw material used in aluminium production. Designed with a 5

26 March 2026

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine delivers its final production

YELLOWKNIFE, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After 23 years of operations and more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds produced before exhausting its economic reserves, Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has celebrated its final day of production. Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds Managing Director Sophie Bergeron said: “Forty years ago there were

26 March 2026

La mine de diamants Diavik de Rio Tinto livre sa dernière production

YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Après 23 ans d’activité et plus de 150 millions de carats de diamants bruts produits avant l’épuisement de ses réserves exploitables, la mine de diamants Diavik dans les Terriritoires du Nord-Ouest du Canada a célébré sa dernière journée de production.La directrice exécutive de Rio Tinto Fer et Titane et Diamants, Sophie Bergeron, a dit : « Il y a quarante ans, il y avait trè

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