Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto will soon begin operations at its first solar farm after the 34MW Gudai-Darri (Koodaideri) project began commissioning over the weekend. Rio Tinto opened its new Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the eastern Pilbara in June, billed as “the company’s most technologically advanced iron ore mine” and featuring autonomous trucks, trains, […]
Rio Tinto calls for proposals for large-scale wind and solar power in Queensland – EQ Mag Pro
MELBOURNE, Australia : Rio Tinto has called for proposals to develop large-scale wind and solar power in Central and Southern Queensland to power its aluminium assets, help meet its climate change ambitions and further encourage renewable development and industry in the region. The approach, which is through a formal market Request for Proposals (RFP), is […]
Rio Tinto strikes USD-825m lithium project deal in Argentina – EQ Mag Pro
Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto Plc (LON:RIO) has signed a binding agreement to buy for USD 825 million (EUR 729.4m) a large undeveloped lithium brine project in Argentina. The company announced the deal for the Rincon lithium project last week and said it comes in line with its plan to build its battery materials portfolio. […]
Rio Tinto QMM Launches the Construction of Its Renewable Energy Project – EQ Mag Pro
In accordance with the commitments made last July, Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) and its partner Crossboundary Energy (CBE) today laid the foundation stone for the solar and wind power plant project that will supply the QMM ilmenite mine operations in Fort Dauphin, in southern Madagascar. The ceremony took place in the Ehoala Park […]
Rio Tinto to triple Weipa solar capacity and add battery storage to help power operations – EQ Mag Pro
MELBOURNE, Australia : Rio Tinto has approved a new solar farm and battery storage at Weipa in Queensland, in a move that will more than triple the local electricity network’s solar generation capacity and help provide cleaner power to Rio Tinto’s operations. Under the plans, EDL has been contracted to build, own and operate a […]
Rio Tinto Hires NRW to Build 34-MW Solar Park in Western Australia
Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto Plc (LON:RIO) has contracted NRW Holdings Ltd (ASX:NWH) to deliver a 34-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project at its Gudai-Darri mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Australian diversified contract services provider announced the news today, saying that the awarded job is worth AUD 60 million (USD 44m/EUR 37.5m). […]
Rio Tinto Signs Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Agreement In Madagascar
FORT DAUPHIN, Madagascar : Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar. This project, which uses solar and wind energy, will significantly contribute towards Rio Tinto’s operations in Madagascar achieving its carbon neutral objective by […]