Fieldstone Bio, a synthetic biology company, was selected for the Mining Tech Accelerator program by Founders Factory and Rio Tinto. The program supports innovative technologies that improve mineral exploration and extraction, providing Fieldstone with investment and operational support from Rio Tinto's experts and facilities. Fieldstone's biosensor platform combines synthetic biology and hyperspectral imaging to deliver faster, more detailed elemental data during drilling, enabling better decision-making and reducing exploration costs. This partnership accelerates Fieldstone's product development and integration into real mining workflows, potentially speeding up the discovery and supply of critical minerals needed for electrification.
Rio Tinto shares are trading at USD 92.00 on Pluang, down 1.25% in the last day. This data is current as of Oct 08, 2026 20:16 WIB.
Deutsche Bank has increased its price targets for several UK-listed mining companies, anticipating a copper supply squeeze in the coming quarters. Anglo American and Glencore are rated 'buy' with raised targets, while Rio Tinto and BHP have 'hold' ra...
UBS forecasts stronger iron ore shipments for BHP and Rio Tinto in the September quarter, with BHP expected to ship 75 million tonnes and Rio Tinto 86 million tonnes. However, iron ore prices have fallen to about $91 a tonne, hitting more than 10-yea...
RBC Capital upgraded Rio Tinto to Sector Perform from Underperform, reflecting confidence in its lithium expansion and solid operational stability. The company is boosting lithium output to meet rising demand from electric vehicles and energy storage...
