Our stories
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Communities and Social Performance Commitments Disclosure – Interim Report (September 2021)
Our report on progress in improving Communities and Social Performance (CSP) practices, as we work to rebuild trust and meaningful relationships with Traditional Owners following the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters in Western Australia. -
Annual Report 2020
Our strategy is to create superior, sustainable value for shareholders, in partnership with our stakeholders, by meeting customers’ needs, maximising cash from world-class assets and allocating capital with discipline -
Climate Change Report 2020
Our ambition is to reach net zero emissions across our operations by 2050 -
Sustainability Report 2020
Our values, experience and history tell us that we must work in a way that delivers real, lasting benefits for the owners of our company as well as the wider communities in which we operate -
Our Statement on Modern Slavery 2020
We are taking concrete steps to identify and address modern slavery risks throughout our global business and supply chains
Latest releases
21 December 2021
Rio Tinto to acquire Rincon Mining lithium project
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Rincon lithium project [1] in Argentina from Rincon Mining, a company owned by funds managed by the private equity group Sentient Equity Partners, for $825 million. The acquisition demonstrates Rio Tinto’s commitment to build its battery materials business and strengthen its portfolio for the global energy
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19 December 2021
Rio Tinto puts call out to WA manufacturers to build iron ore rail cars
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Western Australian manufacturers to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations. The EOI callout follows Rio Tinto’s announcement in September it would look for opportunities for Western Australian suppliers to help grow the local rail car manufacturing industry and support local
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19 December 2021
Dominic Barton to succeed Simon Thompson as Chair
MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Rio Tinto has selected Dominic Barton to succeed Simon Thompson as the company’s new Chair. Dominic will join the Board with effect from 4 April, 2022 and be appointed to the role of Chair at the conclusion of the Rio Tinto Limited annual general meeting on 5 May 2022. Simon Thompson will step down as a non-executive director of Rio Tinto and as Chair
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Come join our company of pioneers
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Iron ore
Iron ore, one of the most abundant metals on Earth, is the primary raw material used to make steel. -
Aluminium
Lightweight and infinitely recyclable, aluminium is found in everything from jet engines to electric vehicles to mobile phones. -
Copper
From the days of antiquity, copper has been used for its many benefits: tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity. -
Borates
Deposited millions of years ago, borates are crystallised salts that contain boron, which is essential to plant growth, but it is also used in high tech applications. -
Diamonds
Diamonds often mark our most unique and important moments, helping us to celebrate the best things in life. -
Salt
Salt is essential for human life. The majority of the salt we produce is used by the chemical industry, where it helps make materials like glass, paper, plastics, textiles and even soaps and detergents. -
Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide is used in some of the world’s most challenging applications.