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 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
Reports 2024
Download our 2024 suite of reports, including our 2024 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, detailing $8.4 billion of taxes and royalties paid globally during the year
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Things You Can't Live Without
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
How can we power the world’s biggest machines with new fuel solutions?
Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
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Graduates and interns
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it
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Discover how our in-house consultancy team, PACE, offers a unique opportunity to help shape ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úfrom the inside
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Meet Pat, one of our graduates working with some of the biggest pieces of mobile machinery in the world.
On a hike, a classmate pointed out the Oquirrh Mountains in Utah and mentioned they were almost entirely owned by ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿ÚKennecott, a copper mining business. That moment sparked something in me.
As someone who’s always loved being in the mountains, the idea of working in mining, an industry deeply tied to the Western US, felt fitting. I applied for an internship in 2022, and that decision changed everything.
I started as a mechanical engineering intern at the refinery, then continued part-time during my senior year. Through the graduate program, I had the chance to work at 3 different plants and learn how our value stream works, from ore to copper cathode.
That hands-on experience helped me grow quickly and prepared me for my current role as a maintenance supervisor at the truck shop.
Every day, I get to work alongside incredible teams and be up close to some of the biggest pieces of mobile machinery in the world.
At Rio, you’re in a safe environment to learn, get your hands dirty and make a real impact. Even as a young professional, I’ve had the chance to contribute to high-priority projects and learn from global teams.
It's been a full circle moment for me.
As a student at the University of Utah, I watched the renovation of the mechanical engineering building, funded in part by ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿ÚKennecott. I was part of the first class to use the completed building, and I’ve seen firsthand how that investment helps hundreds of engineers enter the workforce every year.
Since joining the company, my perspective on mining and sustainability has evolved. I’ve seen the care we take to minimise our environmental footprint - like land reclamation projects that return non-active mining areas to their natural state. Every day, I drive past haul trucks not just hauling ore, but topsoil too.
Looking back, I never imagined I’d be here. But I’m grateful I stayed open to the opportunities that came my way.
If you’re considering the graduate program or a career in mining, my advice is simple: don’t shy away from a challenge. You might just find yourself doing work you love, in a place that feels like home.