Alcoa greenlights WA gallium plant

Sandvik and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) are partnering to develop and integrate Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs with Rio’s autonomous drilling system (ADS) at sites in WA.

Rio launches corruption probe at Oyu Tolgoi Oyu Tolgoi LLC, 66% owned by Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), has sought support from law enforcement for an internal investigation into allegations of corruption and unethical conduct at the copper operations in Mongolia.   Olyu Tolgoi LLC confirmed an investigation is underway, reaffirming the company’s strict zero-tolerance policy toward corruption and unethical conduct.   Rio Tinto declined to comment.  “We are aware of allegations involving procurement-related activities and conducting a comprehensive internal investigation and have sought cooperation of law enforcement authorities,” Oyu Tolgoi...

WA launches $4m GreenTech Hub The WA GreenTech Hub has formally launched with the aim of strengthening local capability and capacity in green technologies and services across the state. Led by Curtin University Institute for Energy Transition, the stand-alone facility will leverage expertise and oversee collaborations between government, industry, academia and the community by hosting innovation challenges and Curtin’s Accelerate program. The hub’s innovation challenges aim to address an industry challenge and develop solutions through expanding WA’s green technology ecosystem by connecting existing and emerging innovators. The first innovation challenge the hub will focus on is advanced energy...