Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our business
We operate in 35 countries where our 57,000 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
Rincon Project
A long-life, low-cost and low-carbon lithium source
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
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
Decarbonisation progress update
We have a clear plan on decarbonisation - find out more about our progress in 2024
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
Acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
Bringing our scale, development capabilities and financial strength to the Arcadium Lithium portfolio
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Things you can't live without
Our podcast discussing what needs to happen to create a sustainable future for the everyday items we have come to rely on
The 'f' word of innovation
How unlocking innovation requires a change of mindset
Reducing titanium oxide's carbon footprint
Our BlueSmelting technology could drastically reduce carbon emissions during ore processing
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Rio Tinto makes use of bonds to finance medium-term financing requirements. A debt issuance program is used to issue debt instruments. Volumes, currencies and maturities of outstanding bonds will depend upon Rio Tinto's financing needs.
Instruments issued by Rio Tinto Finance (USA) plc, Rio Tinto Finance (USA) Limited or Rio Tinto Finance (USA) Inc. will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited.
The Bank of New York Mellon
Up to US$10 billion (US$9.5 billion unutilised)
Instruments issued by Rio Tinto Finance (USA) plc or Rio Tinto Finance (USA) Limited will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited.
HSBC
ANZ
BNP PARIBAS
BofA SECURITIES
CITIGROUP
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CIB
CREDIT SUISSE
DEUTSCHE BANK
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES PLC
MIZUHO SECURITIES
MORGAN STANLEY
NATIXIS
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
SANTANDER
SMBC NIKKO CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED
SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKING
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
TD SECURITIES
*Banks which are not in the above dealers group can be “dealer for the day” for a transaction.
Deutsche Trustee Company Limited
Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch
Rio Tinto makes use of unsecured debt to finance short-term financing requirements.
Commercial paper is a short-term unsecured debt security that a company issues in exchange for cash. Outstanding commercial paper volumes will depend upon Rio Tinto's short-term financing needs.
Instruments issued by Rio Tinto America Inc, Rio Tinto Finance (USA) Inc, and Rio Tinto Finance (USA) plc will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Rio Tinto plc. Instruments issued by Rio Tinto (Commercial Paper) Limited will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Rio Tinto Limited. In addition, Instruments are entitled to the benefit of deed poll guarantees entered into by each of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited pursuant to which each of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited has guaranteed the relevant contractual obligations of the other company (and the relevant obligations of other persons that are guaranteed by the other company).
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
On 16 November 2021, Rio Tinto Finance plc and Rio Tinto Finance Limited entered into a US$7.5 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks. The facility is guaranteed by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. The facility has a five-year term (November 2026) and two, one-year extension options. The facility includes a US$6.2 billion denominated same day access swing-line facility. The funds made available under the facilities may be used for the general corporate purposes of the Group. The new facility replaced the US$7.5 billion dual tranche revolving credit facility dated 15 November 2013, last amended in November 2020.
Issuer
Coupon %
Date of Issue
Maturity
Ccy
Amount (m)
Amount1 (USDm)
ISIN
BONDS
Rio Tinto Finance plc
2.875
4-Dec-2012
11-Dec-2024
EUR
416.7
546.7
XS0863127279
Rio Tinto Finance (USA) Limited
7.125
27-Jun-2008
15-Jul-2028
USD
750.0
US767201AD89
Alcan Inc2
7.250
28-Oct-1998
1-Nov-2028
100.0
US013716AN50
4.000
11-Dec-2029
GBP
500.0
806.6
XS0863076930
23-Mar-2001
15-Mar-2031
400.0
US013716AQ81
Rio Tinto Finance (USA) plc
5.000
6-Mar-2023
9-Mar-2033
650.0
US76720AAN63
6.125
8-Dec-2003
15-Dec-2033
US013716AU93
5.750
31-May-2005
1-Jun-2035
300.0
US013716AW59
5.200
28-Oct-2010
2-Nov-2040
US767201AL06
17-May-2011
19-Sept-2011
350.0
4.750
19-Mar-2011
22-Mar-2042
US76720AAD81
4.125
16-Aug-2012
21-Aug-2042
US76720AAG13
2.750
28-Oct-2021
2-Nov-2051
1,250.0
US767201AT32
5.125
9-Mar-2053
1,100.0
US76720AAP12
TOTAL BONDS
9053.3
1 Exchange rate at issuance date applied to non-USD denominated bonds. 2Security is not registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933.
Rio Tinto cash tender offer targeting $1.2 billion of its 3.750 per cent notes due 2025
Rio Tinto prices US$1.25 billion of 30-year 2.750% fixed rate notes
Rio Tinto announces purchase price for cash tender offer for 2025 notes
Rio Tinto announces expiration and results of its offer to purchase its 3.750 per cent Notes due 2025
Rio Tinto launches new debt reduction programme
Rio Tinto prices its EUR cash tender offer
Rio Tinto completes $1.94 billion gross debt reduction
Rio Tinto launches new debt reduction programme for up to $2.5 billion
Rio Tinto to reduce gross debt by $781 million through cash tender offers
Rio Tinto prices cash tender offers
Rio Tinto launches new debt reduction programme for up to $3 billion
Rio Tinto to reduce gross debt by $1.5 billion through September cash tender offers
Rio Tinto launches new cash tender offers for up to $3 billion of its 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022 notes
Rio Tinto prices Any and All Offer
Rio Tinto to purchase $1.747 billion debt under Any and All Offer
Rio Tinto to reduce gross debt by $3 billion through its June tender offers
Rio Tinto prices Maximum Tender Offer
Launch media release
Rio Tinto is using its strong liquidity position to reduce gross debt through the early repayment of some near term debt maturing in 2017 and 2018.
Rio Tinto prices its Any and All Tender Offer
Rio Tinto to purchase $1.359 billion debt under Any and All Offer
Rio Tinto to reduce gross debt by $1.5 billion through its tender offers
Rio Tinto prices Dutch Auction Offer
Rio Tinto launches cash tender offer for its $2.5 billion July 2013 bond
Rio Tinto prices tender offer and extends offer period
Rio Tinto announces results of its tender offer
Bond maturity profile, debt issuance and commercial paper programmes, liability management transactions and more
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With the exception of the use of cookies (explained below), Rio Tinto generally does not seek to collect personal data through this website. However if you choose to provide personal data to Rio Tinto through this website (for example, by sending us an email), we will process that personal data to answer your query and if relevant, to manage our business relationship with you or your company. We won't process that personal data for other purposes except where required to meet our legal obligations or otherwise as authorised by law and notified to you.
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