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Rio Tinto

Global mining and metals company

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Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1873
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 40,000+

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Latest news about Rio Tinto

In short: Rio Tinto expanded its low-carbon aluminum operations, advanced decarbonization trials, and committed $100 million to Western Australian housing.

Company announcements

June 9 Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto increases annual community investment to C$13 million

The 30% increase supports community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation, and nature initiatives across the country.

May 29 Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto commissions $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion in Quebec

The expansion increases capacity by 160,000 metric tonnes annually using low-carbon technology.

May 14 Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto appoints Trudi Charles as Chief Legal Officer

She will succeed Isabelle Deschamps from 1 August 2026, bringing over 20 years of legal experience from BP.

May 1 Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto drives growth in Pilbara iron ore

Rio Tinto opens Western Range mine and advances projects like Brockman Syncline 1, Hope Downs 2, West Angelas, and Rhodes Ridge, investing billions for long-term production and jobs.

Media coverage

Yesterday The Nightly

Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott faces Donald Trump test over Arizona Resolution copper mine | The Nightly

Donald Trump wants it built, environmental and cultural battles are raging, and billions have already been spent. Now Rio Tinto’s new chief executive must make...

Yesterday Seeking Alpha

Iron ore drops below $100 for first time since March on signs of ample supplies

Iron ore futures fell below $100/ton for the first time since March on signs of abundant supplies after data showed that steel production in China shrank again in May.

Yesterday AP News

Protesters block copper exports to China from Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia

Protesters have blocked copper exports from a Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia, partially disrupting supply of a mineral important to China's renewable energy sector.

June 15 Motley Fool Australia

Here's why Bell Potter is bullish on Rio Tinto shares amid a commodities 'supercycle'

The 2000s cycle was built on China's industrialisation and urbanisation, and was intensive in bulk, fuel-type commodities: iron ore, coal and oil. The cycle now...

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