Rio Tinto and Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI), a state-owned Chilean mining company, signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture to develop the Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region. The signing follows a 23 May announcement ...
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Safer and More Productive Intersection – Distractions
Introduction This case study explores a common safety issue in mining operations: distracted vehicle operators at intersections. Mine site networks are ever-evolving; however, it is important to maintain consistent monitoring of these networks in order to mitigate potential safety concerns. ...
Mobile Jaw Crusher Trends in Global Mining and Construction Markets
As the mining and construction industries evolve, so too do the machines that power them. Among the most notable equipment making waves across global markets is the mobile jaw crusher. Engineered for portability, flexibility, and performance, mobile jaw crushers are ...
Safety measures in blasting
Handling explosives is inherently hazardous, making blasting safety critical to preventing disaster and ensuring successful outcomes. Effective blasting safety requires continuous risk assessment, control, monitoring, and management throughout every phase, from site preparation to post-blast clean-up. Every member of the ...
Rio Tinto releases second quarter 2025 production results
13% CuEq production uplift for Q2 YoY, and 6% for H1, as we execute our strategy Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: “We delivered excellent operational performance from our mine operations with record production from our bauxite business and ...