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
Lithium Deep Dive and site visit, 8 December 2025
An investor site visit to our lithium operations in Argentina
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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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(QAL) in Gladstone, Queensland, began operations in 1967.
Today, it’s one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, producing approximately 3.7 million tonnes of the world’s best smelter-grade alumina per year.
QAL is an independently managed joint venture owned by ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú(80%) and Rusal (20%).
Since 2018, QAL has invested more than $480 million through its environmental strategy, developed to improve QAL’s environmental performance, including air quality, odour, noise, employee culture, land and water management.
QAL contributes to the broader Gladstone community through ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úcommunity giving, which is also supported by Yarwun and Boyne Smelters Limited.
Since ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ústarted its formal community giving programs in 2002, the company has invested A$7.2 million across a range of projects to improve the health, livelihood and welfare of the Gladstone community.