Metals company Rio Tinto and renewable energy generation and storage provider Edify Energy have agreed to two deals aimed at increasing supply of “reliable, competitively priced electricity” to Rio’s Gladstone aluminium operations. According to a statement from Rio on Thursday, the solar and battery hybrid services agreements (HSAs) cover purchase of 90 per cent of…
Rio Tinto’s Boyne Island smelter in Queensland will operate into the 2040s following a partnership with the state government that will see the smelter supplied with renewable energy by the state’s government owned generators. The agreement safeguards 1,000 jobs and ensure the continuing manufacture of carbon anodes, aluminium production, and casting of 295,000 tonnes of…
Rio Tinto spends up big with local suppliers Rio Tinto increased its spend with suppliers and local businesses in Australia to more than $16.1 billion in 2023, as part of the company’s commitment to support communities where it operates. This was an increase of five per cent on the previous year and was spent with…
