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
Lithium Deep Dive and site visit, 8 December 2025
An investor site visit to our lithium operations in Argentina
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From underground miners to data scientists, we want you to bring your hard work, dedication and outside-the-box thinking here. At Rio Tinto, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go.
RioExcel is for technical specialists who want to progress their career as an expert in their field.
In many organisations, career progression means taking on responsibility for leading teams. But through our RioExcel programme, we offer our technical specialists an alternative career path – one where they can focus on building and sharing their expertise.
RioExcel is open to all technical experts in our business, and guides career development planning, recognition, and a challenging and rewarding path to progress within our company.
I'm a techie at heart. The opportunity to have a career which allows me to work on interesting technical challenges is what keeps me going.”
- Ralph, RioExpert and Principal Adviser, Process Development, Safety, Technical & Projects
It was motivating for me to reflect on what I have accomplished and to acknowledge the growth and strength in my abilities. Now I'm looking forward to using my role as a RioExpert as another way to mentor others.”
Saskia, RioExpert and Chief Adviser, Research & Development, Copper
RioExperts are leaders in their chosen field. An independent panel of experts and senior leaders from across our business assess applications against five strict criteria:
I've been with Rio since I was a graduate. I've lived all over the world. And the projects I've worked on have been incredible. But then I was looking for my next challenge - something that would allow me to stay in a technical role though. That's when I read about the RioExcel program - Rio's program for people who are experts in their various fields.
It immediately seemed right up my alley, exactly what I was looking for. But then I started to doubt myself – was I really an expert? I talked to my boss and I asked people involved in the program and they encouraged me to go for it and now here I am. It’s been such an amazing opportunity. The push to think outside of the box, the knowledge sharing, the networking has all been fantastic. Rio is such a huge company, to be able to get to know more people, and to be known as well. It’s such a unique way to connect. I love that sort of thing.”
Joanna is one of our senior geologists, specialising in modelling and resource estimation of copper. She’s also one of our RioExperts, part of RioExcel program for technical specialists who want to build a career as an expert in their field. And as if that wasn’t enough, Joanna was also one of the founders of our North American Geoforums – now in its third year.
I am excited and my achievements in this technical career path have now been formally recognised – it's exciting for my future prospects and for those of my peers."
- Rosalind, RioExpert and Principal Environmental Geochemist, Copper
We’re committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
We also aim for a diverse workplace – not just because it is good for our business, but because it is the right thing to do. We are not where we want to be on gender diversity, so we have established clear targets to improve the number of women in our organisation, at all levels. We have inclusive gender-neutral parental leave in all countries in which we operate and our policy on respect, inclusion and diversity reinforces our expectations around behaviours and personal accountability to do a great job with care, courage and curiosity. We remain committed to our goal of increasing our diversity year on year.
We are also a Founding Member of the Champions of Change Coalition, a group established to elevate gender equality.