Rio Tinto
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About Rio Tinto
Overview
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company with a 150-year history. The company finds, mines, and processes Earth's mineral resources to help meet growing demand for materials essential to human progress. Rio Tinto is among the world's largest producers of iron ore, aluminum, copper, and other critical minerals.
Operations
Rio Tinto operates world-class assets across six continents, with major operations including the Pilbara iron ore mines in Western Australia (the world's largest integrated iron ore operation), aluminum smelters and bauxite mines globally, the Kennecott copper mine in Utah, and the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia.
Strategy
The company focuses on operating large, long-life, tier one assets with low operating costs and high returns. Rio Tinto prioritizes safety, productivity, growth, and decarbonization. The company has committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and halving its emissions by 2030.
Key Projects
Major projects include the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea (one of the world's largest undeveloped iron ore deposits), the Oyu Tolgoi underground expansion in Mongolia, the Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, and ongoing automation and technology initiatives across operations.
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Press Releases
Rio Tinto boosts 2025 Australian supplier spend to record A$19.7 billion
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 26, 2026--Rio Tinto spent a record A$19.7 billion with more than 6,000 Australian suppliers in 2025.
Video - CEO Clips: Lion Copper & Gold Advances U.S. Copper Supply from Nevada
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2026) - Lion Copper & Gold Corp. (CSE: LEO) (OTCQB: LCGMF) is advancing a Nevada copper project targeting production of 99.99% pure copper cathode for the U.S. domestic market. Supported by a strategic agreement with Rio Tinto subsidiary Nuton and favorable permitting pathways, the project aims to contribute to the next wave of American copper supply.Lion Copper & Gold Corp. (CSE: LEO) (OTCQB: LCGMF)https://lioncg.com/Cannot view this...
Rio Tinto targets mid-2030s for Arizona copper mine opening
The Resolution project is set to produce more than 18mt of copper throughout its lifespan.
Rio's Diamond Exit Sharpens Commodity Bet
Diavik closure ends a decades-long business
Does Rio2's Widened 2025 Net Loss Reshape The Bull Case For Rio2 (TSX:RIO)?
Rio2 Limited recently reported full-year results for the period ended December 31, 2025, revealing a net loss of US$13.64 million compared with about US$0.02 million a year earlier, and a basic loss per share from continuing operations of US$0.03. The sharp widening of Rio2’s annual loss highlights rising financial pressure on the business, potentially intensifying investor focus on its path to profitability. We’ll now examine how this significantly larger annual net loss could influence...
SAGA Metals Acquires Strategic Titanium Assets from Rio Tinto in Quebec
The Garneau Titanium Project Features Ilmenite-Rich Boulder with Grab-Sample Assays of 65.1% Fe₂O₃, 32.4% TiO₂, and 2,260 ppm VanadiumVANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAGA Metals Corp. ("SAGA" or the "Company") (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discoveries, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) from Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc (“RTEC”) of a 100% in
Rio Tinto’s Last Diamond Mine Closes
The giant miner is sharpening its focus on its iron ore, copper, and aluminum and lithium businesses.
Rio Tinto releases details of $9.9 billion of taxes and royalties paid in 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 26, 2026--Rio Tinto has published its 2025 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, which details $9.9 billion of taxes and royalties paid globally during the year (2024: $8.4 billion).
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine delivers its final production
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada, March 25, 2026--After 23 years of operations and more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds produced before exhausting its economic reserves, Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has celebrated its final day of production.
Rio Tinto’s A$2b Boyne Deal Extends Smelting And Supports Low Carbon Shift
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) has agreed a A$2b support package with the Queensland and Commonwealth governments. The partnership is intended to keep the Boyne aluminium smelter operating through to at least 2040. The deal includes plans to transition the smelter’s power supply toward renewable energy sources over the next decade. For you as an investor, the agreement ties directly into Rio Tinto’s core role as a major aluminium producer and long term operator in Australia. Aluminium is central...
Recent News
Rio Tinto slows Quebec lithium plant build, timeline intact
Rio Tinto has announced a workforce reduction at its Quebec lithium plant project while maintaining that the facility remains 70% complete and on schedule for completion. The decision to slow construction activities reflects market adjustments in the battery metals sector, though the company asserts that the overall project timeline will not be compromised by the staffing changes.
Rio Tinto produces low-carbon aluminum rod in partnership with Prysmian
Rio Tinto has partnered with Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian to produce low-carbon aluminum rod, combining Rio's sustainable smelting capabilities with Prysmian's advanced cable technology to enable customers to reduce the carbon footprint of their IT infrastructure. This collaboration addresses growing demand from data centers and tech companies seeking to meet their environmental commitments while maintaining reliable connectivity and power systems.
Rio Tinto, Chinalco clear hurdle in Brazil aluminum deal
Rio Tinto and Chinalco have received regulatory approval from Brazil's antitrust authority (CADE) to proceed with their joint venture in the aluminum sector, clearing a significant hurdle for consolidation in one of the world's major aluminum-producing regions. This development strengthens Chinese investment in Brazil's critical mineral infrastructure and demonstrates regulatory support for major mining partnerships despite increasing global scrutiny of foreign ownership in strategic commodities.
Rio Tinto ships first lithium from Rincon, nets $1.175B project loan
Rio Tinto has shipped its first lithium shipment from the Rincon project in Argentina and secured a $1.175 billion project loan to support operations. The Rincon project is expected to produce approximately 53,000 tonnes of lithium carbonates annually over a 40-year operational life, positioning Rio Tinto as a major supplier of this critical battery metal amid surging global EV demand.
Mongolia presses Rio Tinto for bigger Oyu Tolgoi cut
Mongolia's government is pressing Rio Tinto to increase its revenue share and accelerate dividend payments from the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, an $18 billion project that represents one of the world's largest copper developments. The reopened negotiations highlight escalating tensions between the mining giant and Mongolian authorities over profit distribution and timeline expectations from this strategically important asset.
Quick Facts
- Ticker Symbol
- RIO
- Market Cap
- Large Cap
- Category
- Diversified
- Commodities
- Iron Ore, Aluminum, Copper
- Headquarters
- London, UK / Melbourne, Australia
- Founded
- 1873
- Employees
- ~47,000
Operating Countries
Producing Assets
- •Pilbara Iron Ore (Australia)
- •Kennecott Copper (USA)
- •Oyu Tolgoi (Mongolia)
- •Diavik Diamond (Canada)
- •Aluminum Operations (Global)
Development Assets
- •Simandou Iron Ore (Guinea)
- •Oyu Tolgoi Underground (Mongolia)
- •Resolution Copper (USA)
- •Jadar Lithium (Serbia)
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