March 14, 2025

Proxy adviser backs Palliser’s pursuit of unifying Rio Tinto’s dual-listed structure

Glass Lewis has expressed concerns about Rio's board falling short of investor expectations and failing to respond or defend against Palliser's proposal.

March 13, 2025

Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminum duties

The move follows a separate request for consultations with the US after Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect.

March 13, 2025

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara mine

More than 400 workers at the Paraburdoo mine have signed a petition to support collective bargaining.

March 12, 2025

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in Rio Tinto for clients

Rio on Wednesday said it will raise $9 billion in US investment-grade bonds.

March 12, 2025

Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU

Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, has announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on goods worth C$29.8 billion in total.

March 12, 2025

Accidents at giant Simandou iron ore project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry

13 worker deaths reported at Simandou since June 2023, sources and documents say.

March 11, 2025

Trump rules out Australian steel, aluminum tariff exemptions

White House spokesman Kush Desai confirmed in a statement that the planned levies would come into effect from midnight on Wednesday.

March 11, 2025

Trump walks back 50% Canada tariff threat, downplays recession

Trump earlier Tuesday had suggested he would double the metal tariffs for Canada in retaliation for Ontario imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to US states.

March 10, 2025

ArcelorMittal to temporarily halt production at its two main French plants

ArcelorMittal $275 million maintenance program pauses operations at its Dunkirk and Fos-sur-Mer plants in France for several months.

March 10, 2025

Palliser steps up pressure on Rio Tinto to drop dual listing

Rio Tinto operates as a dual-listed company, with separate shareholder bases in the UK (PLC) and Australia (Limited).