Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Purpose & Values
The drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our purpose
Business Strategy
Climate change is at the heart of our business strategy
Innovation
Finding better ways to do things is in our DNA
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
Tailings
Details of our tailings facilities can be found on our interactive tailings disclosure map
Nature solutions
Our nature-based solutions projects complement the work we're doing to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
North America site visit, 24 September 2024
An investor site visit to our Aluminium operations in the Saguenay and our Iron & Titanium business in Sorel, Quebec, Canada
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On Saturday, 14 October 2023, eligible Australian citizens had their say on whether our Constitution should recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, with the outcome resulting in a majority “No” vote.
Indigenous people have been asking for a say in their affairs for more than a century. In 2017, over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates gathered and issued the Uluru Statement from the Heart to the Australian people. It was the product of a series of regional dialogues held across the country and represents the largest consensus of First Nations peoples on a proposal for substantive recognition in Australian history. It was a profound moment of unity in the Indigenous community, and a gift to all Australians who want to work together to find a better future, close the gaps in life outcomes, and, in the words of the Uluru Statement, to reach Makarrata, a Yolgnu word meaning “a coming together after a struggle”. The Voice was a direct outcome of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and proposed a permanent representation and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution to give Indigenous communities - at a national, local and regional level - a way to help inform policy and legal decisions that impact their lives.
This decision does not change our support for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians and our commitment to elevating Indigenous voices, including those of our employees, in our business and beyond. We will continue to listen, learn and ensure Indigenous Australian voices are strong in our business. As one of the largest employers of Indigenous Australians and a company that operates on the lands of Indigenous peoples, we have long supported constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians. We backed the ‘Recognise’ campaign in 2015, through to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The relationships we have with Indigenous peoples, including the agreements we have with Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate, are a priority for us. This includes a focus on promoting greater recognition and inclusion of Indigenous people in decision-making processes, particularly relating to our mining operations and the impact on Indigenous lands and communities.
“Within our own company, we are working hard to build a more inclusive and culturally aware workplace that values Indigenous views and voices, including more than 1,500 Indigenous Australian employees and 54 Indigenous leaders. We are committed to meaningful engagement, trust, mutual benefit, and genuine understanding of Indigenous peoples’ views and interests and believe the people to guide Indigenous policy and practice are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people themselves.”
- Kellie Parker, Chief Executive, Australia
We have a long history of partnering on local and national community initiatives to benefit people across Australia.
One of our priorities is ensuring Indigenous people are heard and their participation in our business and throughout Australia is increased.
In 2022, we supported a range of community initiatives and partnerships across Australia, directly investing more than A$53 million. Our commitment goes well beyond financial support. Our people share their time and expertise with the communities where they live and work.
We also support local businesses, employ local people and buy local products – especially from Indigenous, small and regional businesses. In 2022, we spent more than A$565 million with Indigenous businesses across Australia – an increase of 40% on the year before.
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With the exception of the use of cookies (explained below), Rio Tinto generally does not seek to collect personal data through this website. However if you choose to provide personal data to Rio Tinto through this website (for example, by sending us an email), we will process that personal data to answer your query and if relevant, to manage our business relationship with you or your company. We won't process that personal data for other purposes except where required to meet our legal obligations or otherwise as authorised by law and notified to you.
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