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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Refuelling the mining industry
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Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
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The Board has established committees responsible for audit, remuneration, sustainability and nominations matters. In addition, a Chair's Committee operates under delegated authority between scheduled board meetings. These Committees help the Board ensure high standards of corporate governance are maintained across the Group.
The Committees are governed by terms of reference, set and approved by the Board, which are reviewed annually.
More details on the activities of each committee are set out in the Governance report of the 2024 Annual Report.
The Audit & Risk Committee helps the Board to monitor decisions and processes designed to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, sound systems of internal control and risk management.
The Committee is responsible for financial reporting; internal controls, including internal controls over financial reporting; internal audit and assurance; external auditors (appointment and relationship); the effectiveness of the risk management framework; and the integrity and compliance program.
In carrying out its responsibilities the Committee has full authority to investigate all matters that fall within its terms of reference. Accordingly, the Committee may:
Chair: Sharon Thorne
The Nominations Committee helps the Board ensure its composition is regularly reviewed and refreshed in order that it is effective and able to operate in the best interests of shareholders.
The Committee develops and agrees the desired profiles of potential candidates for board membership. It oversees the recruitment process and engages external search consultants to manage searches on its behalf, including constructing shortlists comprising candidates from diverse backgrounds. Following a final review of shortlisted candidates, the Committee makes recommendations for new Board members to the board for approval.
On behalf of the board, the Committee also reviews proposals for appointments to the Executive Committee and monitors executive succession planning.
Chair: Dominic Barton (Chair)
The People & Remuneration Committee helps the Board ensure that remuneration policy and practices reward employees and executives fairly and responsibly, with a clear link to corporate and individual performance, and a focus on people and culture.
Chair: Ben Wyatt
The Sustainability Committee oversees Rio Tinto’s frameworks, management systems and processes for ensuring the health and safety of our employees and contractors; monitors our key environmental risks such as water, tailings management and biodiversity; and supports the Group’s contribution to the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate.
Chair: Dean Dalla Valle
The Chair's Committee acts on behalf of the Board between scheduled board meetings, either in accordance with authority delegated by the Board or as specifically set out within its terms of reference. It supports the functioning of the Board and ensures that its business and Committees are properly planned and aligned with management.
When mandated by the Board, the Chair's Committee will consider urgent matters between Board meetings, and deal with the implementation of Board decisions on transactions and other corporate matters. Other than for the chair of the Board, the Committee performs the annual review of Non-Executive Directors' fees and makes a recommendation to the Board, as appropriate.
Chair: Dominic Barton