Tag: Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto signs an MOU with POSCO
Rio Tinto and POSCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore, develop and demonstrate technologies to transition to a low-carbon emission steel value chain.
Nippon Steel Corporation signs a MoU with Rio Tinto
Nippon Steel Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore, develop, and demonstrate technologies to transition to a low-carbon emission steel value chain.
Rio Tinto strengthens organisational structure
Rio Tinto will strengthen its organisational structure to continue to drive performance under its new chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques.
SAIL to rope in global mining giants for Chiria
SAIL intends to bring in professional global mining firms to operate its Chiria and Rowghat iron ore mines and the high grade coal blocks at Tasara. The company is looking for major mining companies who can offer the latest mining techniques with the least amount of waste and best environmental practices at Rowghat and Tasara. Big companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton could be expected to bid for these projects.
KBR wins contract for iron ore mine
KBR received a contract from Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting to provide engineering, procurement management and construction management for the Hope Downs 4 iron ore mine in western Australia.
BHP and Rio denied partnership
The German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) announced that it will prohibit the anticipated joint venture of BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto in western Australia.
Germany may extend probe on iron ore JV plans
Soaring iron ore prices may cause a delay in the German Cartel Office findings on the planned merger of the iron ore production of BHP Billiton Ltd and Rio Tinto Plc.
Kennecott expands plans for molybdenum plant
Almost two years after an initial announcement that it was going to build a processing facility in Magna - a plan unveiled just before the global economic meltdown - Kennecott's parent company has decided to build a more advanced facility.
Steel companies urged to boycott
In protest over an alleged price monopoly, the China Iron and Steel Association has asked domestic steel firms and traders not to import iron ore from Australia-based Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton and Brazil-based Vale for two months.
Iron ore project in Guinea
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Rio Tinto and Chinalco to form a joint venture that will develop and operate the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.
