December 3, 2025
Rio Tinto’s Nuton technology produces first copper
Rio Tinto has successfully produced the first copper from the Johnson Camp mine in Arizona using its Nuton® Technology, marking a pivotal step forward […]
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December 1, 2025
Nuton’s first copper milestone marks a new era of smarter, cleaner, copper production
Nuton’s first copper milestone marks a new era of smarter, cleaner, copper production After decades of research and innovation, Nuton has achieved a major […]
November 10, 2025
Nuton wins 2025 Mining Magazine Award for technology & innovation
The mining world just recognized a radical shift in copper production. Nuton earned Mining Magazine‘s 2025 Technology & Innovation Award, validating its pioneering bioleaching […]
October 23, 2025
From vaccines to copper: a biologist’s unlikely journey into mining
A biochemist’s path to bioleaching Peter says he’s had an untraditional career path crossing from pharmaceuticals to mining. “It’s incredible how you can transfer […]
March 20, 2025
Nuton’s Water Goals — From Extraction to Stewardship — How to Increase Water S…
“One of Nuton’s goals is to offer a processing technology that not only minimizes water requirements, but ultimately aspires to be water positive, by […]
February 6, 2025
‘If you can see it, you can be it’ Nuton scientist says of female role models
Jeana Ratcliff, who works as a Senior Sustainability Advisor at Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, was born to be a scientist. Growing up in […]
July 17, 2024
Arizona Sonoran Updates Cactus Project Mineral Resource Estimate to 7.3 B lbs of Copper in…
Casa Grande, AZ and Toronto, ON, July 16, 2024 – Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), releases its updated Mineral […]
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