Stories

Rio Tinto's first solar plant to power new iron ore mine

Koodaideri, 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.

Here’s another reason to love your morning coffee

Like you needed another reason.

How can a company and a country grow together?

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

Can aluminium production really be emissions-free?

Rio Tinto and Alcoa are revolutionising the way aluminium is made.

Meet Ugly Butt

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

What does it take to mine 2km underground?

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

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

Funny you should ask.

Life, as a modern explorer

It really is one of the best jobs in the world.

Planting the future

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

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.

Can safer cars also be more sustainable?

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

Swapping Red for Rainbow

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

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

Keep Flynn flying

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

A formula for making better decisions

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