New projects in new places

Fresh frontiers are being opened up by Rio Tinto to take advantage of changing political climates, modern exploration techniques and improving investment conditions. Hugh Leggatt reports.

Don’t slag off slag

Graham Ellicott pleads for a fairer deal for the man made mineral with an unfortunate name.

The wondrous world of uranium

Radioactive materials may have a key role in solving a looming energy crisis, but the fruits of nuclear research have already opened up a treasure house of benefits way beyond fuel alone. By John Player.

Focus on the people

Five minute interview with the head of Human Resources, Karen McLeod.

Hearts of oak, muscles of metal

The battle of Trafalgar, two hundred years ago next month, is portrayed as a struggle between great floating wooden fortresses. But Ralph Mills discovers that victory was wrought more in metal than in timber.

To the core of the matter

Chris Morrissey looks at how minerals science underpins so much of the Group’s work, from exploration through to delivery.

"Big men with big ideas..."

How an inter-generational business relationship delivered a “genius iron ore play” for Rio Tinto in a recent transaction in Australia.