Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our business
We operate in 35 countries where our 60,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our purpose in action
Continuous improvement and innovation are part of our DNA
Innovation
The need for innovation is greater than ever
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
The primary raw material used to make steel, which is strong, long-lasting and cost-efficient
Lithium
The lightest of all metals, it is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Oyu Tolgoi
One of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Western Australia
While iron ore is central to our operations in WA, we have a diverse presence across the state, from salt, lithium, our diamond legacy and our promising copper-gold project
Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Nature solutions
Our nature-based solutions projects complement the work we're doing to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Enabling ESG transparency
Our START™ initiative tracks traceability and responsible production of Rio Tinto materials.
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
Possible Glencore combination
Rio Tinto and Glencore have been engaging in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses
Get the latest news, stories and updates
Things You Can't Live Without
Our podcast discussing what needs to happen to create a sustainable future for the everyday items we have come to rely on
Refuelling the mining industry
How can we power the world’s biggest machines with new fuel solutions?
Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
Discover more about life at Rio Tinto
Graduates and interns
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it
In-house consulting
Discover how our in-house consultancy team, PACE, offers a unique opportunity to help shape Rio Tinto from the inside
Available jobs
Join our team
Exploration geologists dig the foundations for mining's future
For over 150 years we’ve been looking for new and better ways of doing things. You'll find our teams around the world working to reduce our carbon footprint, partnering to develop new technologies to decarbonise steel and aluminium production, and creating new products from waste.
Lancée en 2023, la collaboration continue avec une passion renouvelée mettant en vedette les employé(e)s de Rio Tinto, les communautés et l’aluminium 100 % recyclable produit au QuébecMONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – Rio Tinto a lancé « Forgé ici », une nouvelle campagne marquant le prochain chapitre de son partenariat avec les Canadiens de Montréal. La campagne célèbre les employé(e)s derrière l’aluminium pro
Launched in 2023, the collaboration continues with renewed passion, spotlighting Rio Tinto employees, communities and low carbon, 100% recyclable aluminium made in QuébecMONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – Rio Tinto today launched “Forged here,” a new campaign marking the next chapter of its partnership with the Montréal Canadiens. The campaign celebrates employees who produce Québec-made aluminium, community part
SÃO PAULO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have entered into a definitive agreement with Votorantim (the “Transaction Agreement”) to acquire, through a joint venture to be owned 33% by Rio Tinto and 67% by Chalco (the “Joint Venture”), Votorantim’s 68.596% controlling shareholding in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) (the “Transaction
Bringing critical cancer education and screening to South Africa’s most rural communities.
Communities leading conservation in Simandou
We’ve developed a new technology that can produce copper in a more sustainable way
Get up to date shareholder information and access to a range of tools for investors.
At Rio Tinto, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities.
We are finding new ways to restore old mines, advancing new technologies to improve the traceability of our products, and contributing to circular value chains by creating useful materials from waste.