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We operate in 35 countries where our 60,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs
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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
2025 annual results
Announced on Thursday 19 February 2026
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Located approximately 95 km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara, Yandicoogina is one of our highest-producing iron ore mines. The operation produces Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines - a product with low impurities that delivers a high-iron sinter - used by customers across East Asia and Southern China in their steelmaking process. Yandicoogina is at the forefront of mining innovation and was among the first to operate a fleet of autonomous haul trucks and drills.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto will donate A$1.5 million to support communities impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle in Western Australia. The contribution to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) will assist with relief and recovery efforts across Western Australian communities impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, while also supporting longer-ter
PERTH, Australia -- Lifeline WA and Rio Tinto are partnering to support the hundreds of Western Australian volunteers who answer calls from people in crisis, as part of a new four-year partnership. The partnership will direct A$1.8 million to the agency, with $1.2 million dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the 540 Lifeline WA volunteer Crisis Supporters.It marks the fi
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto's iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over Western Australia's Pilbara region. All of the company's people remained safe and unharmed during the weather event. Port closures at Rio Tinto’s four Pilbara iron ore port terminals commenced on 24 March 2026. Ship loading at East Intercourse Island, Parker Poin
Yandicoogina
PO BOX 589
Tom Price
WA 6751
Australia