The Latest Breaking News from Rio Tinto

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.48%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.67% this morning as Treasury yields extended their rise after Friday’s strong jobs report spurred a sharp paring of rate-cut expectations, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data, the start of the third-quarter…

Rio Tinto is reportedly considering paying $4-6 billion to acquire U.S. lithium producer Arcadium, which would give it access to mines and processing facilities on four continents. The move highlights the global competition for lithium dominance in the face of rising demand for electric vehicles.

The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent higher with gains for retail banks along with lithium miners after a major takeover offer by Rio Tinto.

While China's stimulus is expected to spur its economic growth, metal and mining companies will also benefit from the recovery in China. BHP and RIO look like 2 high-yielding dividend stocks to buy for investors looking to play China's stimulus.

The mining magnate is finding resistance in the Canadian courts.

Traditional owners will continue their fight against the Jabiluka uranium mine by contesting a legal bid by a Rio Tinto subsidiary to extend the mining lease.

Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.

Serbian green campaigner who co-drafted declaration against lithium exploitation now fears for his safety

Australia is at the forefront of efforts to turn steelmaking green.

The Queensland government has struck a deal with mining giant Rio Tinto to keep a major aluminium smelter open but the question of cost remains.

With the Fed expected to soon cut rates, dividend stocks might get their sheen back. Enbridge and Rio Tinto look like two dividend stocks worth buying for their nearly 7% yield.