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
Investor seminars
Our Investor seminar will be held in London on 4 December, and our Decarbonisation update on 5 December
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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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Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
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Our housing portfolio covers the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Wickham, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica
It is the responsibility of the site owner, company or contractor to ensure that work near overhead or underground power lines can be carried out safely and that no person, material or equipment involved in the performance of the work enters the 'danger zone' around power lines at any time. There are serious penalties for breaching this important safety regulation.
Work near power lines and other electrical installations must be planned to ensure:
We can provide assistance in determining whether there will be adequate separation between the works and any adjacent power lines.
Rio Tinto is committed to the health and safety of all our employees, contractors and visitors.
We have an established High Load Movement (HLM) application process that manages the safe movement of oversize vehicles around Rio Tinto's Iron Ore Pilbara Operations, and serviced townships as outlined in the area map. Operators of loads higher than 4.3 metres (4.6 metres for livestock vehicles travelling on nominated routes) must apply for a high load movement permit to ensure safety precautions are observed when in the proximity of powerlines. Transport operators must also refer to Main Roads Western Australia requirements before applying for a permit. Our key requirements will not be compromised and all processes must be followed exactly.
If there is anything contained within the HLM application that you do not understand, you must clarify the issues before proceeding. Enquiries can be made by contacting our help desk on 1800 992 777 or emailing RTIOHighLoadMovements@riotinto.com.
Dial Before You Dig is a referral service for information on locating underground utilities anywhere in Australia. Locators, excavators, electricians, plumbers, planners, developers, farmers, land surveyors, builders, contractors, home owners and landscapers all over the country are taking advantage of our convenient referral service.
No matter the size of your project, you can be doing landscaping in your backyard or heavy work such as directional boring or directional drilling. Tell us when and where you plan to dig and we will pass that information on to the underground utility owners to respond directly to you with the cable and pipe location information.
Call 1100 during business hours for more information or visit the Dial Before You Dig website.
We operate and manage electricity and water infrastructure in the Pilbara, in a way that ensures safe, reliable water and electricity supplies are delivered to Pilbara towns. A breakdown of energy and water suppliers by Pilbara town is provided below.
Rio Tinto
Horizon Power
Water Corporation
This section contains information about your Rio Tinto Utilities (water/electricity) account. If you have any questions relating to your account, please contact our help desk on 1800 992 777.
For all new connections to our electricity network an electricity account application form will need to be submitted. All new installations are required to be fully inspected prior to being energised. A full inspection of the new installation ensures that the electrical installation is safe to energise.
We manage land development requests in Dampier, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Pannawonica and Wickham.
This includes:
Please contact the Compliance team via the Service Desk (1800 992 777 or PilbaraUtilities.Dev@riotinto.com).
We try to carry out necessary maintenance work on the network without interrupting your power supply. However, on occasions, we may need to interrupt your supply to perform planned maintenance on the network, respond to an emergency or in very rare instances shed electrical load on the network when electricity demand exceeds generated supply.
Unless it is an emergency, we will give you at least 3 working days notice before a planned power interruption. This notice may be through advertising, individual notices, telephone, SMS, email, letter or fax.
If we do need to interrupt your power supply, there are things you should be aware of:
We may cancel the planned power interruption due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances without notice.
An electric shock is defined as an incident which does not require medical or first aid treatment.
If you witness an electrical accident it is important to respond quickly and with caution. If a victim has been injured then contact Emergency Services on 000.
Any person who receives an electric shock should seek medical attention as symptoms may arise some time later.
All electric shocks should be reported to the network operator Rio Tinto on 1800 992 777. We will investigate and report as required under the Electricity Licensing Regulations to Energy Safety.
For information please visit the EnergySafety website.
How we process personal data provided or obtained through this website.
With the exception of the use of cookies, 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.
If you choose to subscribe to our media releases or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time (by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us).
With your consent, our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.
As some data privacy laws regulate IP addresses and other information collected through the use of cookies as personal data, Rio Tinto’s processing of such personal data needs to comply with its Data Privacy Standard (see Part 1 of our Privacy Policy), and also applicable data privacy laws.
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.
Part 1 of this Privacy Policy contains the Rio Tinto Data Privacy Standard, which provides an overview of Rio Tinto’s approach to personal data processing. There is additional information in the appendices to the Data Privacy Standard, including information about disclosures, trans-border data transfers, the exercise of data subject rights and how to make complaints or obtain further information relating to Rio Tinto’s processing of your personal data.
If you choose to subscribe to our media releases or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time (by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us at digital.comms@riotinto.com).
With your consent, our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.
As some data privacy laws regulate IP addresses and other information collected through the use of cookies as personal data, Rio Tinto’s processing of such personal data needs to comply with its Data Privacy Standard (see Part 1 of this Privacy Policy), and also applicable data privacy laws.
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