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
Lithium Deep Dive and site visit, 8 December 2025
An investor site visit to our lithium operations in Argentina
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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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Creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and like they can belong and thrive, every day.
We’re finding better ways™ to support and empower our people, which means creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves, has the courage to speak up if something is not right and listens to each other with care and curiosity.
We’ve launched a number of initiatives to build a culture of trust where our people feel safe, respected and included. They are supported to be the best they can be, using their knowledge and experience to achieve great performance together.
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, neurodistinction, disability and sexual orientation.
Our goal is for all levels of our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in – not just because it's good for our business, but because it is the right thing to do. We’re not where we want to be on gender diversity, and we have established targets to improve the number of women in our organisation, at all levels.
We’re committed to ensuring Indigenous Peoples have a stronger voice across our business. Around 8% of our workforce in Australia is Indigenous, and we deeply value the knowledge and perspectives they bring. We know there is more to do, and we are focused on improving representation in professional and leadership roles.
Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
As part of our commitment to growing Indigenous leadership and participation, we are:
In many organisations, career progression means taking on responsibility for leading teams. But through our RioExcel program, we offer our technical specialists an alternative career path – one where they can focus on building and sharing their expertise.
RioExcel is open to all technical experts in our business, and guides career development planning, recognition, and a challenging and rewarding path to progress within our company. Experts can apply to join the program, and applications are assessed against 5 criteria: technical expertise, commercial and strategic outcomes, contribution to community knowledge, professional recognition as a thought leader, and living our values.
Brendan, our Head of Technical Excellence and leader of the RioExcel program, explains how the program supports career growth:
“With RioExcel, we’re looking for technical leadership and influencing skills. It’s not just about doing the work, but about bringing the organisation along on the journey and being able to pass on your knowledge to the next generation. There’s a structured process to how to assess the RioExperts, and it’s a rigorous process. Similar to the way science advances through a peer review process, the applications go to a senior assessment panel that reviews the information, benchmarks it to others in the organisation and then recognises them, if they’re successful, as a RioExpert.
“I remember having a conversation with someone, she was a young engineer, a world expert in her niche field. She was getting to the point where she couldn’t see much room for advancement. She’d done all she could do. When she was recognised as a RioExpert – almost the next day the phone started ringing because people knew what she had to offer. Suddenly she realised her horizons were much more vast. Getting to be part of that, and creating that opportunity, it’s been such a rewarding experience for me.
“It’s also been so fantastic to see when people come to the realisation of what collectively they can achieve as a community – because they’re multidisciplinary, they join forces and can solve really massive problems that had previously felt unsolvable – when I see the lights go on for people and they see what they can achieve together? It’s incredible.”
We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and supported – at work, at home and in our communities. As a White Ribbon accredited organisation, we stand united against family and domestic violence.
We provide confidential, practical support for any of our people impacted by family and domestic violence. This includes access to specialist counselling, paid leave, flexible work arrangements and safety planning. Our goal is to ensure that no one faces this alone – we are here to listen, assist and connect individuals with the help they need.
Ending family and domestic violence is a shared responsibility. Together, we are building a culture of respect and inclusion where everyone can thrive and be free from harm.
Since moving from Japan to the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, Mari’s had a fascinating career trajectory – changing gears from hospitality to driving huge mining trucks and excavators.
Feeling comfortable to be your true self is a core part of feeling included, supported and productive at work
Increasing Indigenous knowledge-sharing through 2-way Mentoring program