Stories

Nose to tail mining

Making the most of what we take from the ground

How do you make a nutrition label for aluminium?

By tracing the steps from START to finish

Stronger together

Supporting entrepreneurship in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

Schefferville on track for growth

North America’s first Indigenous-owned and operated railroad 

Could hydrogen help reduce emissions in the aluminium industry?

New research will help us find out

Meet Josette: Mind Mixer In Chief

Josette leads the team innovating more sustainable aluminium

From the ground up

Minimising our impact on the environment

A new steel powder for 3D printing

Something infinitely small is making a big change

How we are listening, learning & changing

Driving cultural change across our business

A year like no other

Reflections from Ann Masse, our Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Security

Towards net zero emissions

Our goal is clear, now we’re working hard to get there

A critical mineral hiding in the desert

We found a more sustainable way to produce lithium – in a place quite unexpected

Unlocking the mystery behind COVID-19 immunity

Dr Kirsten Perrett is leading new research that could help protect communities

Investigating MARs

Finding new ways to manage water responsibly

Solving water

A low-carbon way to make fresh water

Strike while the iron (ore) is hot: one woman’s philosophy

At the Iron Ore Company of Canada, Michelle has broken a lot of barriers - and “moved a lot of dirt” - thanks to three rules for living and working.

Be yourself and thrive

Eight talented women share their experiences in the mining industry

Our commitment to Australia

Five ways we’re committed to playing our part in a stronger Australia

Meet Nugget

One curious elf goes on an adventure at our Diavik Diamond Mine

Argyle: a new kind of happily ever after

Argyle is closing, but its legacy will live on

Even superfoods need their minerals

Using aluminium waste to grow better blueberries

Let's talk about domestic violence

Taking a stand against gender-based violence

When every moment counts

370,000 reasons why we’re proud to call the RFDS our partners

Investing local in Western Australia

Meet some of our pioneering partners in Western Australia

A concrete solution to waste

Creating a building product from waste from aluminium production

From the classroom to the boardroom

Women in science promise to change the world

One more reason to love our aluminium

Responsibly produced and soon to be recycled too

Extracting a critical mineral from waste

Pioneering a new source of a critical mineral

What makes our copper blush?

Being honoured as the world’s first responsibly produced

Growing Australia's Future Minds

These 14 start-ups are helping kids get ready for the future

What does it take to build a ventilator?

Pioneering lifesaving progress in around two weeks

Some heroes wear stethoscopes, not capes

Meet CareFlight’s Dr Naomi Abdallah

What IDAHOBIT means to us

Celebrating our LGBTI+ family, friends and colleagues

The (hand) gel that keeps us together

3 reasons why hand sanitiser is our newest essential material

Preventing the spread

Working together, staying apart: Ray’s story

Shelter for victims of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Supporting our communities through the crisis

Sustainability through partnership

Working with Traditional Owners in Far North Queensland

Our first solar plant to power new iron ore mine

Gudai-Darri (Koodaideri) will be our most technologically advanced mine yet

Supporting Australian bushfire relief and recovery

A new aluminium alloy is born

Stronger and more sustainable

"Their spirits are here now"

Sharing country and culture

The world's most coveted diamonds

Beauty and integrity

How is work changing?

Three new ways to look at the work of the future

Meet Mark, our superhero robot

He’s smart, he’s tough, he keeps us safe – and bonus, he saves us money too

Can aluminium production really be emissions-free?

Rio Tinto and Alcoa are revolutionising the way aluminium is made

Want to know if we’ve found kryptonite?

We discovered a new mineral, jadarite, an important source of lithium which is used to power electric vehicles

Swapping red for rainbow

A conversation with Vera Kirikova, Human Resources Group executive and Caroline, co-chair of Rio Tinto’s LGBTI+ committee

Can safer cars also be more sustainable?

We’re doing our part to help car manufacturers build lighter, stronger and more fuel-efficient vehicles

How can a ship of precious cargo help protect a national treasure?

We've turned one of our ships into a floating laboratory to monitor the Great Barrier Reef

Planting the future

When you're rehabilitating land, you work with the people who know it best

Life, as a modern explorer

It really is one of the best jobs in the world

How can a company and a country grow together?

Five ways we're working with Australians, for all of Australia

What in the world do mining and rocket science have in common?

Funny you should ask

A formula for making better decisions

How we used maths to ship more bauxite and save millions of dollars a year

Five reasons you should love aluminium as much as we do

We're passionate about producing this high-quality, groundbreaking material

Five things the world will need for a low-carbon future

Wind, sun and water – what else do you need to make renewable energy work?

Meet Ugly Butt

Not your average bear – but then, this isn't your average job

Life as a drone pilot

Rio Tinto Kennecott's Matt Key arguably has one of the best job titles - and best jobs - in the world

Five surprising facts about future travel in Australia

We’re working with the transport industry to move Australia forward

What if gamers could become miners? 

Technology is changing the shape of the mining industry

Keep Flynn flying

Joining forces with the Royal Flying Doctor Service to keep Australia’s emergency wards flying in the sky

How did one of the world's largest robots end up here?

From big data to building the first autonomous train, innovation is part of our DNA

How does our story become yours?

We make the stuff you use every day

What does it take to mine 2km underground?

Four technologies you’ll see in copper mines of the future