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
Reports 2024
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Our podcast discussing what needs to happen to create a sustainable future for the everyday items we have come to rely on
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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Graduates and students
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Empowering families with flexibility
Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
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I believe there’s no such thing as a primary or secondary parent. There are simply parents who, regardless of gender, deserve to spend the time they need with their growing families.
I've got 2 kids. My oldest, Kai, is now almost 2 years old, and unfortunately this new type of program wasn’t around when he was born. Life in those first few months was pretty intense, just “go, go, go, baby, baby, baby!”
Our newborn, Avi, is 9 weeks old. With this new leave program available, I decided to take the full 18 weeks of parental leave we can access now, but I'm splitting it into 2 blocks.
When you have a toddler as well, it's so much work for just one person. It’s so great being able to spend more time with my wife during this stressful period when we're both struggling with getting so little sleep. We’ve been able to balance the parenting workload and connect more as a family.
We’ve even got a morning routine going – we go out for a coffee and don't need to rush for takeaway, but can actually sit at a café, just spending time together while the babies are napping, chatting as a couple – and not just talking about next feed, nap or diaper change! It's a little thing, but my wife and I both cherish the chance to have that time together each day.
Garry, from our Finance team in Singapore, recently took 18 months of paid parental leave in 2 separate periods, finding flexibility that suited his family.
Although it’s great to have the flexibility in a lot of workplaces to work from home after having a baby, you're always going to be thinking about work “stuff” even when you’re not at your desk. Your next big meeting or task to deliver is always on your mind. So being able to properly switch off and be present at home during this time is making a huge difference, compared to just popping out for an hour to look after the baby for a little bit. I can give raising my boys my full attention, rather than giving only partial attention to both work and family.
My leader was very flexible about it. In fact, his managing director is about to have his second baby too, and he's also going to be taking the full 18 weeks off as well, which is a great example to set for the rest of our team.
I am grateful that Rio has this policy, which has allowed me to spend more quality time with the family and be present without having to worry about work.