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03 February 2026

Rio Tinto and Groupe CH launch “Forged here” celebrating the people and communities behind Quebec-made aluminium

Launched in 2023, the collaboration continues with renewed passion, spotlighting Rio Tinto employees, communities and low carbon, 100% recyclable aluminium made in QuébecMONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – Rio Tinto today launched “Forged here,” a new campaign marking the next chapter of its partnership with the Montréal Canadiens. The campaign celebrates employees who produce Québec-made aluminium, community part
16 January 2026

Inauguration of the Rio Tinto IOC Research and Innovation Pavilion in Sept-Îles

SEPT-ÎLES, Canada – Rio Tinto is proud to highlight the inauguration of the Rio Tinto IOC Research and Innovation Pavilion of the Cégep de Sept-Îles, a major achievement made possible by the close partnership between the Cégep and a C$4 million donation from Rio Tinto IOC. This investment reflects Rio Tinto’s ongoing commitment towards the development of Québec’s North Shore region for over 70 yea
25 November 2025

Rio Tinto strengthens support for organisations responding to gender-based violence across Canada

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Rio Tinto is reaffirming its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence by extending support to local organisations across Canada. For the sixth consecutive year, Rio Tinto is partnering with organisations that provide shelter, counselling, education, training, and services to help women, c
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Montreal Canadiens x Rio Tinto: Forged Here

Our partnership with the Montreal Canadiens celebrates local, low-carbon aluminium production.
Two individuals in red protective suits and helmets with face shields and attached hoses, standing in an industrial setting with metal railings and equipment.

Turning challenges into success

How our Safe Production System (SPS) and commitment to operational excellence have improved mining equipment reliability at BC Works in Canada.
A group of workers wearing safety gear walk along a metal bridge structure over a body of water, with dense green forest in the background. The bridge has railings and appears to be part of an industrial facility. Another worker is visible in the foreground, partially out of focus.

Unlocking Canada's resource potential

We explore how a new approach can unlock Canada’s full resource potential with Robert J. Johnston, Senior Director of Research, Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy.

Finding better ways

We are investing in Quebec's future, responsibly. Find out more.
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Rio Tinto in Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

We are leading innovation in aluminium production to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Our commitment to Quebec

Our CAN$1.4 billion investment to expand our facilities will generate up to 1,000 jobs during peak construction and approximately 100 permanent jobs to spur increased economic activity. But that’s just the start of our engagement here.
Hydropower, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada

Producing more, emitting less

Combined with the expertise of our highly trained, multigenerational workforce and access to renewable hydropower, we’re poised to deliver the lowest-carbon aluminium possible. And we’re just getting started.
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