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Investing in biofuels

We're exploring the potential for Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel.

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We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

For over 150 years we’ve been looking for new and better ways of doing things. You'll find our teams around the world working to reduce our carbon footprint, partnering to develop new technologies to decarbonise steel and aluminium production, and creating new products from waste.

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18 September 2024

Rio Tinto launches biofuel crop farming trial for renewable diesel production in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto will develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot. The project will explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel, a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202409175515

16 September 2024

Pilbara Aboriginal artists share cultural stories for the 19th Colours of our Country exhibition

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Art enthusiasts from Western Australia and beyond are invited to experience the stories and culture of Pilbara Aboriginal artists at the annual Colours of our Country exhibition. Now in its 19th year, the exhibition will be held at the Central Park building in Perth, from Monday, 16 September, to Friday, 27 September. It will showcase a vibrant collection o

09 September 2024

Rio Tinto Kennecott partners with Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air to strengthen Utah’s environment

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University announced a $450,000 partnership with Rio Tinto Kennecott -- the institute’s first Summit-level community partner with annual funding of more than $100,000 per year.“The mission of the institute is to help guide Utah land, water, and air policy by connecting decision makers with high quality

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Net zero emissions from our operations by 2050

We have put the net zero transition at the heart of our business strategy: combining investments in commodities that enable the energy transition with actions to decarbonise our operations and value chains.

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At Rio Tinto, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities.

More about what we do

We are finding new ways to restore old mines, advancing new technologies to improve the traceability of our products, and contributing to circular value chains by creating useful materials from waste.

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Innovation

Finding better ways to do things is in our DNA
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Products

We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
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Sustainability

Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way