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Rio Tinto signs groundbreaking renewable energy agreement in Madagascar

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.
  • This project, which uses solar and wind energy, will significantly contribute towards Rio Tintos operations in Madagascar achieving its carbon neutral objective by 2023.
  • Rio Tinto Minerals Chief Executive Sinead Kaufman said: With this flagship project, QMM is leading the way at Rio Tinto and in Madagascar in utilizing renewable energy to power mining operations and reduce carbon emissions.
  • QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), is a joint venture between Rio Tinto (80%) and the government of Madagascar (20%).