Richards Bay Minerals
PROCESSING
Rio restarts Richards Bay
The operation is a major global producer of heavy mineral sands.
24 August 2021
PROCESSING
Protest planned at Richards Bay Minerals
Rio had shut one of RBM's four furnaces in July
23 August 2021
PROCESSING
Rio shuts Richards Bay furnace as violence continues
The security situation has impacted on mining operations
21 July 2021
COVID-19
South African mines affected by lockdown
Rio Tinto is among the miners impacted by government order
24 March 2020
MANAGEMENT
Richards Bay headed back online
Rio Tinto has commenced effort to resume operations
06 January 2020
MANAGEMENT
Rio Tinto green-lights investment in Zulti South
Miner to earmark millions to sustain capacity, extend mine life
10 April 2019
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