UNCOVERED: Simon trott - The Untold Story

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

Rio Tinto, which has major iron ore operations in the WA and is working to boost its presence in copper, has delivered a bullish outlook.

AAP · Jul 28

'Limited visibility': iron ore miner eyes Middle East

One of Australia's biggest corporate tax payers is keeping a close eye on the Middle East conflict, on concerns it may impact the latter half of 2026.

AAP · Apr 21

Glencore and Rio Tinto are at it again – and it seems the markets smell action

Many of the old challenges remain but there are a number of reasons why this time a deal of some kind could be possible

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

Rio Tinto Names Iron Boss Simon Trott As New CEO

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) appointed Simon Trott as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Trott, currently the head of the multinational miner's iron ore division, will be the fourth leader within the last ten years.

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025

Global mining group taps Australian as new CEO

One of the world's largest mining companies, Rio Tinto, has promoted its Australian-based iron ore boss to become chief executive.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

Rio Tinto, Hancock Invest $1.6 Billion In Hope Downs 2 Expansion

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Hancock Prospecting have announced on Tuesday a joint investment of $1.61 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. A 50-50 investment will drive a significant expansion of the long-standing Hope Downs Joint Venture between the two companies.

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025

Juukan Gorge rehabilitation work underway three years after Rio Tinto blast

It's been three years since Rio Tinto blew up sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in WA's Pilbara region. While nothing will make up for the destruction, traditional owners are working to rehabilitate the site.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Rio Tinto to help rebuild flood-ravaged Fitzroy Crossing in lieu of payment for radioactive capsule search

Rio Tinto offers $4 million towards rebuilding flood-ravaged Fitzroy Crossing in WA's north, as payment for the painstaking search to find a tiny radioactive capsule it lost last month.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Missing radioactive capsule FOUND after huge search - and it's the size of a pea

The miniscule capsule, which measures 8mm by 6mm, contains cauesium - which is commonly used in radiation gauges and emits dangerous emissions at the equivalent of undergoing 10 X-rays in an hour. It could cause skin burns and even cancer

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023

Tiny radioactive capsule lost in Australian outback carries the equivalent of 10 X-ray blasts as fears mount it could be picked up by passing traffic

The item, which is 6 mm by 8 mm in size, may have been caught in the tires of passing vehicles and taken off track to where teams are searching.

Fortune · Jan 30, 2023