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Lithium Mining in Serbia: Political Impasse Halts Project
Strong public opposition in Serbia, fueled by concerns about environmental damage and perceived exploitation by foreign interests, has rendered the lithium mining project politically unfeasible, despite its potential economic benefits for the country and reduced dependence on China for the EU.
Lithium Mining in Serbia: Political Impasse Halts Project
Strong public opposition in Serbia, fueled by concerns about environmental damage and perceived exploitation by foreign interests, has rendered the lithium mining project politically unfeasible, despite its potential economic benefits for the country and reduced dependence on China for the EU.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Explores Financial Aid for Rio Tinto Amidst Crushing U.S. Tariffs
The Canadian government is discussing financial aid with Rio Tinto to mitigate the impact of the U.S.'s 50 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, which threatens Canadian aluminum production and jobs in Quebec's Saguenay region, prompting Canada to explore liquidity support for businesses an...
Canada Explores Financial Aid for Rio Tinto Amidst Crushing U.S. Tariffs
The Canadian government is discussing financial aid with Rio Tinto to mitigate the impact of the U.S.'s 50 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, which threatens Canadian aluminum production and jobs in Quebec's Saguenay region, prompting Canada to explore liquidity support for businesses an...
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36% Bias Score
Green Transition's Dark Side: Community Resistance in Grünheide and Jadar
Local communities in Grünheide, Germany, and Serbia's Jadar River valley are resisting Tesla's Gigafactory and a planned lithium mine, respectively, exposing the environmental and social costs of the green energy transition; while Tesla promised 40,000 jobs, only around 10,000 have materialized, wit...
Green Transition's Dark Side: Community Resistance in Grünheide and Jadar
Local communities in Grünheide, Germany, and Serbia's Jadar River valley are resisting Tesla's Gigafactory and a planned lithium mine, respectively, exposing the environmental and social costs of the green energy transition; while Tesla promised 40,000 jobs, only around 10,000 have materialized, wit...
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56% Bias Score
Rio Tinto Diversifies into Critical Minerals for Energy Transition
Rio Tinto, a vertically integrated mining company, is investing heavily in lithium and copper to meet growing demand for clean energy and electric vehicle materials, including a $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium and a planned $900 million investment in the Maricunga lithium project, aimin...
Rio Tinto Diversifies into Critical Minerals for Energy Transition
Rio Tinto, a vertically integrated mining company, is investing heavily in lithium and copper to meet growing demand for clean energy and electric vehicle materials, including a $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium and a planned $900 million investment in the Maricunga lithium project, aimin...
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52% Bias Score
Rio Tinto to Modernize Quebec Hydro Plant Amidst U.S. Tariffs
Rio Tinto PLC will invest $1.7 billion to upgrade its 99-year-old Isle-Maligne hydroelectric plant in Quebec, Canada, securing its aluminum production amidst U.S. tariffs; this is the largest single investment in its hydroelectric assets since the 1950s.
Rio Tinto to Modernize Quebec Hydro Plant Amidst U.S. Tariffs
Rio Tinto PLC will invest $1.7 billion to upgrade its 99-year-old Isle-Maligne hydroelectric plant in Quebec, Canada, securing its aluminum production amidst U.S. tariffs; this is the largest single investment in its hydroelectric assets since the 1950s.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Weighs In on Controversial Arizona Copper Mine
Rio Tinto's Resolution Copper mine in Arizona faces Native American opposition and permitting issues, but the Trump administration's focus on domestic copper production may expedite approval, potentially supplying a quarter of US demand and impacting renewable energy development.
Trump Administration Weighs In on Controversial Arizona Copper Mine
Rio Tinto's Resolution Copper mine in Arizona faces Native American opposition and permitting issues, but the Trump administration's focus on domestic copper production may expedite approval, potentially supplying a quarter of US demand and impacting renewable energy development.
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60% Bias Score
Rio Tinto's Profit Falls 16% on Lower Iron Ore Prices
Rio Tinto reported its smallest first-half underlying profit in five years at $4.81 billion, a 16% decrease year-on-year due to falling iron ore prices and rising costs at its Pilbara operations; the company also declared its lowest interim dividend in seven years at $1.48 per share.
Rio Tinto's Profit Falls 16% on Lower Iron Ore Prices
Rio Tinto reported its smallest first-half underlying profit in five years at $4.81 billion, a 16% decrease year-on-year due to falling iron ore prices and rising costs at its Pilbara operations; the company also declared its lowest interim dividend in seven years at $1.48 per share.
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36% Bias Score
Canada in Talks with Rio Tinto Amid Increased US Tariffs
Canada is negotiating financial aid for Rio Tinto, a major aluminum producer, due to increased US tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting thousands of Canadian jobs and billions in investment. The US doubled its tariffs to 50 percent last month.
Canada in Talks with Rio Tinto Amid Increased US Tariffs
Canada is negotiating financial aid for Rio Tinto, a major aluminum producer, due to increased US tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting thousands of Canadian jobs and billions in investment. The US doubled its tariffs to 50 percent last month.
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40% Bias Score
Mega-Mining Mergers Driven by Copper Demand
Rio Tinto and Glencore, and BHP and Anglo American are nearing mega-mergers driven by the increasing global demand for copper, potentially creating two mining giants worth $315 billion in total; however, multiple governmental approvals are required.
Mega-Mining Mergers Driven by Copper Demand
Rio Tinto and Glencore, and BHP and Anglo American are nearing mega-mergers driven by the increasing global demand for copper, potentially creating two mining giants worth $315 billion in total; however, multiple governmental approvals are required.
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48% Bias Score
Rio Tinto CEO to Step Down
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm is stepping down after almost five years, prompting a global search for his replacement; the company is focusing on growth in commodities crucial for the energy transition and recently fended off an activist investor's bid to restructure its dual-listing.
Rio Tinto CEO to Step Down
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm is stepping down after almost five years, prompting a global search for his replacement; the company is focusing on growth in commodities crucial for the energy transition and recently fended off an activist investor's bid to restructure its dual-listing.
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40% Bias Score
Mabo Family Condemns Rio Tinto's Funding of Mabo Centre
Six of Eddie Mabo's grandchildren publicly condemned Rio Tinto's funding of the Mabo Centre at the University of Melbourne, accusing the mining company of hypocrisy and betraying Mabo's legacy, despite senior family members' prior knowledge of the funding; the company declined to comment.
Mabo Family Condemns Rio Tinto's Funding of Mabo Centre
Six of Eddie Mabo's grandchildren publicly condemned Rio Tinto's funding of the Mabo Centre at the University of Melbourne, accusing the mining company of hypocrisy and betraying Mabo's legacy, despite senior family members' prior knowledge of the funding; the company declined to comment.
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40% Bias Score
Rio Tinto Donates to Eddie Mabo Centre Amidst Ongoing Controversy
Rio Tinto, criticized for destroying sacred Aboriginal sites, is donating to the University of Melbourne's new Eddie Mabo Centre, aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and economic development, despite past controversies.
Rio Tinto Donates to Eddie Mabo Centre Amidst Ongoing Controversy
Rio Tinto, criticized for destroying sacred Aboriginal sites, is donating to the University of Melbourne's new Eddie Mabo Centre, aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and economic development, despite past controversies.
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48% Bias Score
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