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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Through long term partnerships with communities and organisations we want to ensure that the West Australian community continues to thrive.
The Pilbara’s newest purpose-built early learning centre opened in Tom Price and now has over 250 children enrolled. Built in partnership with the Shire of Ashburton, the new centre provides children with high quality facilities including nature play areas, water play, outdoor spaces and much more. Through a partnership with Rio Tinto the centre is operated by community organisation Nintirri. Nintirri Early Learning Centre Manager, Tina says the decade-long partnership with Rio Tinto shows the company’s commitment to the town of Tom Price and highlights the importance of early childhood educators and their significance in providing quality education for our children.
A new manager for Yinjaa-Barni Art Centre in Roebourne has big plans, including taking to the world stage. Talitha, the new Manager of Yinjaa-Barni Art started her role in May and is already shaking things up. Talitha grew up in Western Australia, often travelling to remote communities with her family. With a Bachelor of Visual Arts majoring in painting and photography and her own successful arts practice, the new role captures many of Talitha’s passions. The Roebourne gallery is a Pilbara tourist attraction, with visitors passing through the town welcome to drop in to watch the local artists paint, view the works and of course buy some art to take home. But Yinjaa-Barni is also a community hub, with many ladies coming in daily for art and connection. “They (the artists) are here every day painting away, painting their hearts out, they can be here at 9 o’clock in the morning until sometimes 6 o’clock at night and sometimes on weekends, it’s just a nice creative space for them to work,” Talitha said. Talitha will take care of the day to day running and constant negotiation with curators and galleries across Australia and overseas.
Cadet programs like the one in Tom Price create an environment for young people to learn essential skills and contribute to the safety of their community. For Kayla, who has been a Cadet for 4 years, being able to help people when they need it most and learning new skills are just some of the reasons she loves the program. “We learn basic first aid, CPR, rescue and recovery techniques, and leadership skills,” Kayla said.