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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
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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
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We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
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Our START™ initiative tracks traceability and responsible production of Rio Tinto materials.
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Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its Mount Pleasant thermal coal assets to MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd for US$220.7 million plus royalties.1
Rio Tinto has now completed US$4.7 billion of divestments since January 2013.2
1 The sale agreement has been amended to bring forward two payments originally scheduled eight and 16 months after completion. The agreement now includes a single payment on completion of US$195.7 million, a conditional payment of US$25 million, and royalties, payable quarterly at two per cent of Gross FOB Revenue for coal sold from existing reserve estimates at prices exceeding US$72.50/tonne. This new agreement sees the total unconditional payments decrease by approximately $3.3 million. The proceeds of the sale will be used for general corporate purposes. As of 30 June 2016, the project had gross assets valued at US$137 million and year to date profits of US$243,000.
2 Amount is before finalisation of net debt and working capital adjustments.