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
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
Possible Glencore combination
ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úand Glencore have been engaging in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses
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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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Located approximately 95 km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara, Yandicoogina is one of our highest-producing iron ore mines. The operation produces Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines - a product with low impurities that delivers a high-iron sinter - used by customers across East Asia and Southern China in their steelmaking process. Yandicoogina is at the forefront of mining innovation and was among the first to operate a fleet of autonomous haul trucks and drills.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úand BHP have agreed to work together to extract up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore at their neighbouring Yandicoogina and Yandi iron ore operations in the Pilbara. Under two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), the companies will explore the potential for: Collaboration on the development of Rio Tinto’s Wunbye deposit; and BHP t
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úhave signed an Interim Modernised Agreement, marking an important step in their long-standing relationship. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251211420422/en/Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úrepresentatives sign Interim
KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha, as part of a A$150 million partnership with Australian rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to build 100 rail cars in Western Australia and to support local manufacturing. The first Karratha-made rail car follows the completion of 40 Western Australian-made iron
Yandicoogina
PO BOX 589
Tom Price
WA 6751
Australia