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From the aluminium smelter to the National Hockey League

A trailblazer in hockey history and valued member of the BC Works community shares his experience for Black History Month.

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18 February 2026

Rio Tinto devient actionnaire majoritaire et assume la gestion de Nemaska Lithium

MONTRÉAL, Canada – À la suite des investissements en capitaux réalisés respectivement par Rio Tinto et le gouvernement du Québec, par l’entremise d’Investissement Québec, dans Nemaska Lithium depuis mars 2025, Rio Tinto détient désormais une participation de 53,9 % dans Nemaska Lithium, tandis que le gouvernement du Québec détient 46,1 % de l’entreprise.À titre d’actionnaire majoritaire, Rio Tinto
18 February 2026

Rio Tinto assumes majority interest and management responsibilities at Nemaska Lithium

MONTREAL, Canada – Following the respective equity investments made by Rio Tinto and the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, in Nemaska Lithium since March 2025, Rio Tinto now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, while the Government of Québec holds 46.1% of the company. As the majority shareholder, Rio Tinto now assumes direct management of Nemaska Lithium and will levera
03 February 2026

Rio Tinto and Groupe CH launch “Forged here” celebrating the people and communities behind Quebec-made aluminium

Launched in 2023, the collaboration continues with renewed passion, spotlighting Rio Tinto employees, communities and low carbon, 100% recyclable aluminium made in QuébecMONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – Rio Tinto today launched “Forged here,” a new campaign marking the next chapter of its partnership with the Montréal Canadiens. The campaign celebrates employees who produce Québec-made aluminium, community part
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Montreal Canadiens x Rio Tinto: Forged Here

Our partnership with the Montreal Canadiens celebrates local, low-carbon aluminium production.
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Turning challenges into success

How our Safe Production System (SPS) and commitment to operational excellence have improved mining equipment reliability at BC Works in Canada.
A group of workers wearing safety gear walk along a metal bridge structure over a body of water, with dense green forest in the background. The bridge has railings and appears to be part of an industrial facility. Another worker is visible in the foreground, partially out of focus.

Unlocking Canada's resource potential

We explore how a new approach can unlock Canada’s full resource potential with Robert J. Johnston, Senior Director of Research, Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy.

Finding better ways

We are investing in Quebec's future, responsibly. Find out more.
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Rio Tinto in Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

We are leading innovation in aluminium production to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Our commitment to Quebec

Our CAN$1.4 billion investment to expand our facilities will generate up to 1,000 jobs during peak construction and approximately 100 permanent jobs to spur increased economic activity. But that’s just the start of our engagement here.
Hydropower, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada

Producing more, emitting less

Combined with the expertise of our highly trained, multigenerational workforce and access to renewable hydropower, we’re poised to deliver the lowest-carbon aluminium possible. And we’re just getting started.
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Discover more about life at Rio Tinto

Working at Rio Tinto means touching people’s lives: come join us.

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