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13 December 2024

Rio Tinto progresses the development of a gallium extraction process in Quebec

SAGUENAY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of a research and development program, Rio Tinto is assessing the potential for extracting and valorising gallium, a critical and strategic mineral already present in the bauxite processed in its alumina refinery in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the only one in Canada. When the preliminary phase of technology development is conclusive, Rio Tinto plans t

13 December 2024

Rio Tinto avance dans le développement d’un procédé d’extraction de gallium au Québec

SAGUENAY, Canada – Dans le cadre d’un programme de recherche et développement, Rio Tinto évalue le potentiel d’extraire et de valoriser le gallium, un minéral critique et stratégique présent en petite quantité dans la bauxite traitée à sa raffinerie d’alumine située au Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, la seule au Canada. Lorsque les phases préliminaires de développement de la technologie seront concl

06 December 2024

Rio Tinto renews support for prevention of gender-based violence across Canada

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Rio Tinto is reinforcing its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence by extending support to local organisations across Canada. For the fifth consecutive year, Rio Tinto is partnering with organisations that provide

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