Land access programmes
The use of land for mining may compete with other potential uses. In many regions of the world, indigenous people have owned and occupied lands for many generations. Under these circumstances it is appropriate, and indeed frequently required under statute, that Rio Tinto negotiates a mining access agreement directly with the indigenous landowners.
These agreements recognise the rights and interests of indigenous landowners and seek an equitable distribution of benefits between Rio Tinto, indigenous peoples and government.
In addition to local communities, such land access may also contribute to changes to habitats that may affect the survival and distribution of plants and animals.
Rio Tinto recognises the importance of the conservation and responsible management of biological diversity as a business and societal issue. Our overall objective is to have a net positive impact on biodiversity.
We are working towards our goals by:
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