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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Do you want to make a positive, lasting impact?
What if you could do that in a role where hard work, dedication and outside-the-box thinking is not just encouraged, but rewarded?
Our Women in Aluminium program is your opportunity to make that future a reality.
At Rio Tinto, we know inclusive and diverse workplaces deliver better safety outcomes, improved financial performance, higher productivity, increased innovation and better decision-making.
Through our Women in Aluminium program, we’re increasing the number of women in our operational leadership teams by recruiting talented women into roles where they are supported to develop their skills and contribute to positive cultural change.
No experience in the mining industry is required – we are interested in your dedication to achieving your leadership potential and your unique skills and experience.
You may have never considered mining, or feel that your current career path is your set future. But with Rio Tinto, you will be joining some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop your career with us are broad and exciting.
Successful applicants will be supported by tailored mentoring, networking, coaching, and education programs to enhance their leadership, technical, safety and business capabilities.
We’re proud to receive the HireVue Diversity Star award for our Women in Aluminium Program for our Aluminum operations on Australia’s east coast. As a business we’re extremely passionate about increasing gender diversity across our global operations and we’re thrilled to be the recipients of this industry award.
I get the best of both worlds with this program – I get to interact with people and share my leadership knowledge, while being out in the field around massive machinery."
Being part of the pilot was a wonderful opportunity – and a lifelong one. There are so many opportunities for career and growth within Rio Tinto and this a great way to get started.”
The pilot program has truly demonstrated the immense value of having new leaders coming into our business. Their unique experiences and the diversity they offer our leadership capabilities enables us to build stronger teams and be open to new ideas, systems and processes.”