The Latest Breaking News from Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto to sever ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war

Mining giant’s decision follows other big names exiting Russia and casts doubt over Queensland Alumina Ltd joint venture

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2022

Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022

Ukraine-Russia war updates: US House votes to ban Russian oil as Ukraine wakes to third week of war — as it happened

The US lower house overwhelmingly approves legislation that would ban Russian oil imports to the United States.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

Origin Energy and Rio Tinto urged to review joint ventures with Russian oligarchs

Ukraine invasion prompts calls for Australian companies to ensure resources profits do not end up with Putin-linked investors

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

Serbia: The lithium mine sowing deep discord

Discovered in Serbia's Jadar region, jadarite might be considered miraculous – at least by the Serbian government and the Rio Tinto mining group. They view this lithium derivative as an ideal raw material source for electric car batteries. But activists say it destroys ecosystems and causes severe illnesses. After months…

France 24 · Feb 25, 2022

Prospect of sanctions hits Russian part-owner of Queensland alumina refinery

Rusal’s share price dives as Ukraine tensions escalate, with co-owner Rio Tinto warning of likely disruption to aluminium industry

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022

Commodities boom fuels record £12 billion payday for FTSE 100 miner Rio Tinto

Sky-high iron ore prices have enabled Rio Tinto to deliver one of the largest annual dividends in UK corporate history.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022

Rio Tinto posts record full-year profit

Mining giant Rio Tinto expects its Pilbara iron ore costs to increase due to labour shortages in Western Australia, having posted a record full-year profit.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

FTSE 100 Live: Rio Tinto pays record dividend as Barclays returns £2.5 billion, oil price steady

Rio Tinto today declared a record dividend worth $16.8 billion (£12bn) as City investors get a slice of 2021's commodity price boom.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022

City comment: Don’t make profits a dirty word in the Covid recovery

What do oil companies, car dealers and Rio Tinto have in common? They are all making money hand over fist and catching flak for it.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2022