Mining major Rio Tinto has approved its subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals’ (RBM’s) Zulti South project, lifting the suspension which had been in place since January 2020. The about R8.5-billion ($473-million) investment is aimed at extending the mine's life to 2050 and ensuring RBM’s operational continuity for years to come. RBM currently operates within the Zulti North lease area, which includes a mineral separation plant and smelting facility. As the orebody at Zulti North declines, Zulti South is indicated to be important to RBM for maintaining a stable supply of zircon, rutile and ilmenite and supporting titanium ... (full story)