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Decarbonisation progress update

Find out how we're decarbonising our operations, and helping our customers decarbonise theirs.

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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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08 November 2024

NWT’s diamond mines collaborate on one-of-a-kind pendant to be auctioned for charity

YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – The Northwest Territories’ three diamond mines – Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine, De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds’ Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, and Burgundy Diamond Mines’ Ekati Diamond Mine - have collaborated on a stunning one-of-a-kind pendant featuring diamonds from all three operations in a unique Northern design.  The pendant, set in 18-karat white g

06 November 2024

Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation partner to trial battery swap truck technology

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto will partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. Battery swapping technology allows a battery electric vehicle to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged one, instead of recharging the vehicle at a st

01 November 2024

Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Sumitomo’s 20.64% stake in New Zealand’s aluminium smelter

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto’s previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company’s (SCC’s) 20.64% interest in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) was completed on 1 November 2024. NZAS owns and operates the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand. Following completion of the transaction, NZAS is now wholly owned by Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacifi

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Decarbonising our operations

Providing the materials the world needs means we have an impact on the environment. We recognise the responsibility we are entrusted with, and see ourselves as long-term stewards of natural resources and the ecosystems they support.

Our goal is to reduce the emissions from our operations by 50% by 2030.
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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