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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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
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Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
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“If we had stayed in Brisbane it would have meant I’d be away from my family for longer. So we made the decision as a family to move 4,500 kilometres from one side of Australia to the other on April 1. When I told my youngest daughter she thought it was an April Fool’s Day joke. But we did this because I didn’t want to leave my family for so long. So taking them with me, moving closer to site – I thought that was a great idea.
So now I’m on a two weeks on/two weeks off roster. It’s obviously a good idea to keep the teams apart, keep that social distancing there and keep everyone safe. I’ve been kept well informed by Rio.
I think the safety measures in place are good – spacing on planes, only two people allowed in a light vehicle, and wet messes are now only allowing a certain number of people in at a time. Social distancing is very important up there – we take it seriously, and that’s important.
It was my choice to go to Busselton. For the past 8 years or so my only dealings with Western Australia were the mine site and Perth airport. We liked Busselton because it’s a quiet little town, making it much easier for all of us to get around. We’re living in a great spot down on the marina. The family member of a colleague owns the property. The holiday season has collapsed here, and so we thought we could help him out by renting the place.
Our family has been in isolation since we got here. We’ve been lucky to be able to do some fishing off the deck and have been catching a bit of bream – that’s keeping our girls entertained. They’re starting back at school doing online learning this week too. I’m actually spending some really good quality time with my family on this new roster, which is great.”