On the 2 March 2026, Rio Tinto approved the Zulti South project by Richards Bay Minerals, a project that is expected to ‘extend the mine's life to 2050 and ensure RBM's operational continuity for years to come’.

Rio Tinto has entered into a two-year partnership with the Lima Rural Development Foundation (Lima) to improve the livelihoods of 200 farmers across ten Traditional Authority Areas in KwaZulu-Natal’s King Cetshwayo District.