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
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Western Australia
While iron ore is central to our operations in WA, we have a diverse presence across the state, from salt, lithium, our diamond legacy and our promising copper-gold project
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
Possible Glencore combination
Rio Tinto and Glencore have been engaging in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses
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Forging a low-carbon future
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Our integrated operations, which include port facilities, ensure we can supply the right quality product to our customers, when they need it.
We blend our products at our own ports, which allows us to produce a reliable and consistent product. And because we have dedicated shipping operations, we are able to better control the delivery of product to our customers.
We operate 4 independent shipping terminals at 2 locations, Cape Lambert and Dampier, managed as a single port system.
Cape Lambert has two terminals, Cape Lambert A and B, with approximately 4 ships loaded per day.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and BHP have agreed to work together to extract up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore at their neighbouring Yandicoogina and Yandi iron ore operations in the Pilbara. Under two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), the companies will explore the potential for: Collaboration on the development of Rio Tinto’s Wunbye deposit; and BHP t
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed an Interim Modernised Agreement, marking an important step in their long-standing relationship. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251211420422/en/Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto representatives sign Interim
KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha, as part of a A$150 million partnership with Australian rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to build 100 rail cars in Western Australia and to support local manufacturing. The first Karratha-made rail car follows the completion of 40 Western Australian-made iron
Cape Lambert Port A
Cape Lambert Road
Point Samson
WA 6720
Australia
T: (08) 9186 1060
T: 1800 992 777 (Rio Tinto Iron Ore Service Desk)
PO Box 21
Wickham