We’re on a mission to become the world’s most valued metals and mining business – for the people who invest in us, the people we work and partner with, and the communities around us
Our business
We operate in 35 countries where our 60,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our purpose in action
Continuous improvement and innovation are part of our DNA
Innovation
The need for innovation is greater than ever
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
The primary raw material used to make steel, which is strong, long-lasting and cost-efficient
Lithium
The lightest of all metals, it is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Oyu Tolgoi
One of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Western Australia
While iron ore is central to our operations in WA, we have a diverse presence across the state, from salt, lithium, our diamond legacy and our promising copper-gold project
Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Nature solutions
Our nature-based solutions projects complement the work we're doing to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Enabling ESG transparency
Our START™ initiative tracks traceability and responsible production of Rio Tinto materials.
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
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Driving generational growth in the Pilbara
Our plan to invest in Western Australia’s long-term iron ore legacy
Giving materials a second life
How we keep materials in circulation, from extraction to reuse
Driving toward lower emissions
Haul truck battery swapping technology trials are ramping up at Oyu Tolgoi
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate across 34 countries and 6 continents, where our 61,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our core products – iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium – are the building blocks of a cleaner, smarter future. We have been mining for more than 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. To meet growing demand, we’re focused on keeping our people safe, running world‑class operations, and developing value-creating growth for the future.
And we’re committed to doing it responsibly – delivering lasting positive impact through deep expertise, strong social licence, and long‑standing partnerships.
We have a dual-listed structure, with the businesses of Rio Tinto plc, quoted on the London Stock Exchange and Rio Tinto Limited, quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange, managed as one company with a single board of directors.
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The Rio Tinto IOC Research and Innovation Pavilion, developed in partnership with the Cégep de Sept-Îles, was created to support applied research, training and innovation in areas that matter to Quebec’s North Shore.
How environmental planting with integrated Indigenous involvement is restoring land and creating opportunities.
SAGUENAY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has successfully started commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminium smelting technology. The start-up, which began in March, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 with all 96 new pots operating. This will
SAGUENAY, Canada – Rio Tinto a amorcé la mise en service de l’agrandissement de l’aluminerie AP60 au Complexe Arvida, au Québec, un projet de 1,5 milliard de dollars américains (2 milliards de dollars canadiens) qui marque une étape majeure dans le déploiement de sa technologie de pointe de production d’aluminium à faible empreinte carbone. Le démarrage, amorcé en mars, devrait être complété
RICHARDS BAY, South Africa -- Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) today announced that Werner Duvenhage, Managing Director, RBM and Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Africa Operations, has decided to leave the business to pursue an opportunity outside the company. Werner joined Rio Tinto in 2013 as Managing Director of Rössing Uranium Limited in Namibia, where he successfully led the business until 2018. H