We’re on a mission to become the world’s most valued metals and mining business – for the people who invest in us, the people we work and partner with, and the communities around us
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
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Aluminium
Lightweight and infinitely recyclable, aluminium is found in everything from jet engines to electric vehicles to mobile phones
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
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Western Australia
While iron ore is central to our operations in WA, we have a diverse presence across the state, from salt, lithium, our diamond legacy and our promising copper-gold project
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 STARTâ„¢ initiative tracks traceability and responsible production of ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úmaterials.
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
2026 Third Quarter Operations Review
Announced on Wednesday 14 October 2026
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Supplying a new era of growth
AI, digital infrastructure and electrification are driving new demand for our metals and minerals
What is block caving?
An innovative underground mining method using gravity to help extract ore from deep copper and gold deposits
How aluminium is made and why it matters
The journey from red rock to the metal we use every day
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Building trust and shared value with communities in Argentina
For more than 150 years, our products and operations have helped build the world we know. You'll find our teams around the world working to produce our core products, underpinned by knowledge and social license built across generations and strengthened by partnerships with the diverse communities and Indigenous Peoples whose lands we operate on.
Our 2025 suite of reports include our latest annual report, taxes and royalties paid, sustainability reporting, and climate reporting
SUPERIOR, Arizona--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úhas approved a $144 million investment by Resolution Copper (ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úshare: $79 million) to advance the next phase of development at the project in Arizona, one of the world’s largest untapped copper deposits and a potential major new source of domestically produced copper for the United States. The investment builds on the completion of the h
BROOME, Australia -- ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úand the Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture1 are jointly investing A$28 million in a partnership with Curtin University to help deliver a 7,500-square-kilometre "waterless barrier" to stop cane toads reaching the Pilbara region in Western Australia.The funding, to be provided over five years, will support infrastructure upgrades required to implement a new Toad Containment Zo
LONDON 1100 GMTÂ Underground operations at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia are being progressively restarted following completion of safety reviews.A seismic event on 29 October 2026 led to a localised rockfall confined to a temporary storage zone adjacent to the production area, with no structural impact to the cave or its operating infrastructure.Two employees continue to receive trea
Strong relationships and support through the Clontarf Foundation helped Isaac find his path into mining
We’re working towards a responsible transition from mining, centred around Traditional Owners, community and partnership
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At Rio Tinto, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities.
We are finding new ways to restore old mines, advancing new technologies to improve the traceability of our products, and contributing to circular value chains by creating useful materials from waste.