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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ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úis a leading global mining and materials company. We operate across 34 countries and 6 continents, where our 61,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our core products – iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium – are the building blocks of a cleaner, smarter future. We have been mining for more than 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. To meet growing demand, we’re focused on keeping our people safe, running world‑class operations, and developing value-creating growth for the future.
And we’re committed to doing it responsibly – delivering lasting positive impact through deep expertise, strong social licence, and long‑standing partnerships.
We have a dual-listed structure, with the businesses of ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úplc, quoted on the London Stock Exchange and ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿ÚLimited, quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange, managed as one company with a single board of directors.
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Strong relationships and support through the Clontarf Foundation helped Isaac find his path into mining
Building trust and shared value with communities in Argentina
We’re working towards a responsible transition from mining, centred around Traditional Owners, community and partnership
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
LONDON - 1900 GMTÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úconfirms that at approximately 18:00 (local time) on 29 October, seismic activity occurred along a rock fault zone at Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, resulting in ground vibration in the underground mine.There have been no fatalities. Three employees sustained injuries.Underground operations are currently paused in line with procedure, subject to completion of a safety review.EN
CATAMARCA, Argentina--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- President of Argentina Javier Milei and Catamarca Governor Raúl Jalil today joined ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿ÚChief Executive Simon Trott to celebrate a major milestone for Argentina’s lithium industry, marking the official opening of Rio Tinto’s Fénix 1B expansion and Sal de Vida operation in Catamarca following a combined investment of around $1.4 billion. Both proje