Government relations

Rio Tinto represents its views as a company to governments and others on matters affecting our business interests, those of our shareholders, our 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.

We adhere to the political involvement policy contained in our statement of business practice The way we work. We do not directly or indirectly participate in party politics, nor do we make payments to political parties or individual politicians.

We support human rights consistent with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and respect those rights in conducting our operations throughout the world.

Australia

Government relations are conducted from Rio Tinto's Melbourne executive office +61 3 9283 3333.

United States, Canada and Latin America

Government relations are conducted from Rio Tinto Services in Washington DC +1 202 393 0266.

UK and European Union

Government relations are conducted from Rio Tinto headquarters in London +44 (0)20 7781 2000.

China and Asia

Government relations are conducted from Rio Tinto Asia in Beijing, China 
+86 10 6505 7290.