Governments

Rio Tinto operates in an increasingly competitive and complex world with a multitude of influences that can affect our ability and our broad licence to operate. Our aim is to represent our views to government and others on public policy, legislation and relevant issues.

Our approach

We undertake this work professionally and with integrity. We are committed to the utmost transparency, consistent with good governance and commercial confidentiality. We constantly strive to conduct our business with honesty and fairness. We do not directly or indirectly participate in party politics, nor do we make payments to political parties or individual politicians.

Our focus

Mining is a heavily regulated industry and we maintain a continuous dialogue with many governments and public authorities at national, provincial and municipal levels. We regularly speak out on matters that affect our business interests, as well as those of our shareholders, employees and others involved in our activities. We contribute to the development of sound legislation and regulation that is relevant and appropriate to our business interests by fostering public dialogue.

Our government relations activities are coordinated from regional service centres in Melbourne, Washington, London, Johannesburg and Beijing.