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
Rincon Project
A long-life, low-cost and low-carbon lithium source
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
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
Reports 2024
Download our 2024 suite of reports, including our 2024 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, detailing $8.4 billion of taxes and royalties paid globally during the year
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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
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Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
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We have a long history in North America, and we are committed to playing our part in supporting local businesses and contributing long-term socioeconomic benefits to many United States and Canadian communities. For us, buying local, Indigenous and diverse is about partnering with North American businesses in host communities, big and small, to source the goods and services we need. It is about providing opportunities that help local businesses grow, and in doing so create new jobs and training opportunities for communities impacted by our operations.
Local, Indigenous and diverse suppliers are an important part of building strong local economies and communities. By increasing opportunities for local, Indigenous and diverse suppliers, we can improve long-term benefits for North America as a whole.
View and submit responses for our open expressions of interest in goods and services required across many of our operations, using our local, Indigenous and diverse supplier portal.
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Our operations in North America comprise mining and processing operations, producing a variety of minerals and metals that requires a diverse supply chain.
We have operations in Quebec, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Newfoundland and Labrador. In Canada, we produce aluminium, titanium dioxide, diamonds, iron and steel.
We have operations in 3 states: Utah, California and Arizona. These include Kennecott, a copper mine with a concentrator, smelter, and refinery; US Borax, a borate mine with a refining and shipping facility; and Resolution, a proposed underground copper mine.
We offer local, Indigenous, and diverse North American suppliers preferred payment terms to ensure they are paid on time. These payment terms apply to businesses who meet our local, Indigenous, and diverse definitions. Preferred payment terms, and ongoing work to simplify and systemise our procurement processes, reflect a commitment to improve our partnership with these suppliers.
For more information about our payment terms, please contact riotintoliprocurement.atl@riotinto.com.