Increasingly, water is a central issue in sustainable development. Rio Tinto operations place high priority on management of this precious resource.

Kennecott Utah Copper: Resolving a serious groundwater problem.

Coal & Allied: Fresh water withdrawal reduced by 30 per cent.

Marandoo aquifer study: Potential impacts of mining below the water table

Morro do Ouro: Reducing use at Morro do Ouro

Energy Resources Australia (ERA): Managing the process water inventory

Diavik Diamond mine: Community monitoring of fish.

HIsmelt®: Re-using waste water.

Rio Tinto Coal Australia: Re-using the neighbour's water.

Comalco: Cross business saving initiatives.

Technology: Towards excellence in water management.