FTSE 100 mining giant Rio Tinto confirms interest in Arcadium Lithium mining The approach comes after a sharp fall in global lithium prices, partly as a result of the economic slowdown in China and sagging demand for EVs.
Rio Tinto chief rejects calls to drop London Stock Exchange listing to focus on Australia Markets The world's second biggest miner holds a dual-listing on the London and Sydney Stock Exchanges, but has faced calls from investors to prioritise Australia.
Rio Tinto profit edges higher as miner eyes copper takeover Energy Rio Tinto's profit edged up 1.8 per cent during the first half of the year, as the miner has begun to eye a takeover in the copper space.
Analysts: A mining takeover boom could be around the corner July 12, 2024 Rising demand for raw materials coupled with a meagre new supply could spur a mining takeover boom, according to analysts.
Baillie Gifford-run trust ditches £20m Rio Tinto stake over ESG concerns July 3, 2024 An investment trust run by Scottish asset manager Baillie Gifford has ditched its £20m stake in Rio Tinto, calling out the mining giant for inadequate ESG practices.
British Gas owner Centrica helps back £300m UK energy first June 13, 2024 Centric, the owner of British Gas, has helped raised £300m for the first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in the UK.
Rio Tinto should abandon primary London listing, says activist investor Palliser May 23, 2024 Rio Tinto has come under pressure from an activist investor to abandon its primary London listing and unify its business in Australia.
Rio Tinto had considered a bid for BHP-target Anglo American May 10, 2024 Rio Tinto and Glencore could crash BHP's bid for Anglo American.
Is the London Stock Exchange’s golden age of mining over? April 6, 2024 Glencore and Anglo American come immediately to mind when one considers the recent struggles for London miners.
Rio Tinto announces another bumper dividend for investors despite profit slump as focus on cash flow pays off February 21, 2024 The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $11.8bn (£9.4bn) for 2023, down from $13.4bn (£10.6bn) a year earlier