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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Graduates and students
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it
Empowering families with flexibility
Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
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The SAP Business Network (SBN), formally known as the SAP Ariba Network, is a comprehensive invoicing and transaction platform for buyers and suppliers to connect, transact and partner on shared processes and information.
Through the SBN, businesses of all sizes can connect with their trading partners anywhere, at any time, and from any device, to buy, sell, and manage procurement processes more efficiently.
We have established the SBN as our primary platform for invoicing and transactions. This includes handling purchase orders, confirming order receipts, managing changes to purchase orders, submitting invoices, and providing end-to-end visibility into document status.
Provides a single, centralised platform for procurement activities, streamlining communication and collaboration
Invoices are exchanged instantaneously with real-time invoice updates, meaning a faster start to your payment cycle with invoices entered directly into our system
Automates many aspects of procurement which translates to less manual work and errors, time savings, and quicker processing of invoices
We use two account types on SBN - Standard and Enterprise (previously called Hosted & Light Account). We encourage suppliers to opt for the Standard account which meets our requirements for transacting on the SBN. Please note that opting for an Enterprise account incurs additional fees.
Please contact SAP Business Network for further information on these accounts and to discuss the option best suited to your business and budget.
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Our aim is to offer top-tier support for our suppliers engaging with Rio Tinto on the SAP Business Network. Below are our comprehensive training material designed to assist with the core functions of SBN:
For additional SBN process support and SBN contacts
W: Rio Tinto Supplier Information Portal
To view this content in French version, visit Plateforme transactionnelle (Rio Tinto Canada site).