The exploration arm of mining major Rio Tinto has called on junior explorers to enter into joint ventures (JVs) with the company.
“We have completed deals with Antipa Minerals in Western Australia and Star Diamonds in Canada and today we have a large number of JVs and earn-ins under way around the world. We are actively seeking to do more with junior and mid-tier companies. Our door is firmly open,” Rio’s group executive for growth and innovation, Stephen McIntosh told delegates at the first day of Diggers and Dealers, in Kalgoorlie, Australia.