https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rio-tinto-joins-fight-to-stop-killer-toad-march-across-australiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rio-tinto-joins-fight-to-stop-killer-toad-march-across-australiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rio-tinto-joins-fight-to-stop-killer-toad-march-across-australia#u180285Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:50:11 +0000Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m toad containment zone to protect the Pilbara region from an invasion of cane toads. The project involves creating a kill zone around a Pilbara mine to halt the march of the invasive species. Scientists are utilizing a waterless barrier as part of the effort to prevent the toads from damaging the local ecosystem. While one source mentions a 20 million dollar effort, other reports specify the total cost as A$28 million.Why it mattersCane toads are an invasive species in Australia that pose a threat to native ecosystems. The Pilbara region is a critical area f