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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto (RIO) is a iron ore mining company. Our project database tracks 26 projects for Rio Tinto with technical and economic data extracted from company filings. Its flagship project is Kennecott Underground, a development-stage project in USA, Utah.
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.
Primary Commodities
Project Economics
Altoandinos
Pilbara
Oyu Tolgoi
Maricunga
Rhodes Ridge
Rincon
Sal de Vida
Kennecott
Simandou
IOC
Fenix 1B
Escondida
AP60
Arcadium Lithium (Total - hard-rock)
- Mineral Reserves
- 62.1 Mt hard-rock lithium Mineral Reserves @ 1.28% Li2O (Proven 5.4 Mt @ 1.38% Li2O, Probable 56.7 Mt @ 1.27% Li2O)
- Mineral Resources
- 85.9 Mt hard-rock lithium Mineral Resources @ 1.23% Li2O (Measured 0.1 Mt @ 1.00% Li2O, Indicated 25.2 Mt @ 1.23% Li2O, Inferred 60.6 Mt @ 1.30% Li2O); Reserves: 62.1 Mt @ 1.28% Li2O (Proven 5.4 Mt @ 1.38% Li2O, Probable 56.7 Mt @ 1.27% Li2O)
Arcadium Lithium (Total - brine)
- Mineral Reserves
- 1.4 Mt lithium brine Mineral Reserves (expressed as lithium metal) @ 658 mg/L (Proven 0.3 Mt, Probable 1.1 Mt)
- Mineral Resources
- 6.4 Mt lithium brine Mineral Resources (expressed as lithium metal): Measured 2.8 Mt, Indicated 1.2 Mt, Inferred 2.4 Mt; Reserves: 1.4 Mt (expressed as lithium metal) @ 658 mg/L (Proven 0.3 Mt, Probable 1.1 Mt)
Arcadium Lithium (Fenix)
- Mineral Resources
- 11.8 Mt LCE lithium brine Mineral Resources (Measured 2.78 Mt LCE, Indicated 4.29 Mt LCE, Inferred 4.75 Mt LCE)
Arcadium Lithium (Sal de Vida)
- Mineral Resources
- 7.17 Mt LCE lithium brine Mineral Resources (Measured 3.52 Mt LCE, Indicated 3.00 Mt LCE, Inferred 0.65 Mt LCE)
Arcadium Lithium (Olaroz & Cauchari)
- Mineral Resources
- 16.87 Mt LCE lithium brine Mineral Resources (Measured 8.33 Mt LCE, Indicated 2.66 Mt LCE, Inferred 5.88 Mt LCE)
Winu
Resolution
- Mineral Resources
- 1,859 Mt @ 1.52% Cu (Indicated 724 Mt @ 1.89% Cu, Inferred 1,134 Mt @ 1.28% Cu)
Nuevo Cobre
La Granja
Kokkola Greenfield Aluminium
Kennecott Underground
- Mineral Reserves
- Underground: 5 Mt Probable @ 2.22% Cu and 1.39 g/t Au
- Mineral Resources
- Underground: 26 Mt @ 2.62% Cu and 1.03 g/t Au (Measured 0.2 Mt @ 2.52% Cu, Indicated 12 Mt @ 2.75% Cu, Inferred 14 Mt @ 2.51% Cu)
Jadar
- Mineral Resources
- 144 Mt @ 1.80% Li2O (Indicated 85 Mt @ 1.76% Li2O, Inferred 58 Mt @ 1.87% Li2O) — 6 Mt LCE
Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC)
- Mineral Reserves
- 423 Mt @ 65.0% Fe and 2.8% SiO2 (Proved 149 Mt, Probable 275 Mt)
Project figures are automatically extracted from company filings and presentations and reflect the most recent disclosure found. They may contain errors — always verify against the linked source document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Rio Tinto mine?
- Rio Tinto is focused on Iron Ore, Aluminum, Copper.
- What is Rio Tinto's flagship project?
- Kennecott Underground, a development-stage project in USA, Utah.
- How many projects does Rio Tinto have?
- We track 26 projects with extracted technical and economic data for Rio Tinto.
Press Releases
Rio Tinto Advances Automation And Low Carbon Aluminium In Growth Push
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) has partnered with Sandvik to roll out autonomous drilling technology across several mining sites. The company has also commissioned a major expansion of a low carbon aluminium smelter in Quebec. Both projects focus on mining automation and decarbonization, with potential implications for efficiency, safety, and emissions. For investors tracking LSE:RIO at around £76.04 per share, these moves sit alongside a strong recent run, with the stock up 27.0% year to date...
Here is why Rio Tinto Group (RIO) is among the Best Silver and Copper Stocks to Buy for the EV Transition
With a short percentage of shares outstanding of 0.72%, Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) is among the 9 Best Silver and Copper Stocks to Buy for the EV Transition. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO) attracted renewed analyst support on May 26 when JPMorgan analyst Dominic O’Kane raised the firm’s price target on the mining giant to 8,280 GBp […]
Is Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) Overvalued After Recent Share Price Strength
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) has drawn investor attention after a stretch of strong share price returns, with the stock up 3.2% over the past day and 12.4% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Rio Tinto Group. The recent 3.2% 1 day share price return and 12.4% 30 day share price return sit within a stronger backdrop, with a 38.8% year to date share price return and 101.5% 1 year total shareholder return indicating solid positive momentum. If you are looking beyond Rio Tinto and want...
Cafe Rio hires &pizza CEO after losing its way
Mike Burns will oversee an effort to return the fast casual Mexican chain to sales growth with speedy service, better food and cleaner restaurants.
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks inch higher as miners rise, BAT and Chemring fall
FTSE 100 up 25 points to 10,364 Miners gain as copper prices rise, gold steadies BAT and Chemring updates disappoint 4.04pm: FTSE indices break losing streak UK equities have generally moved higher today, with strength in mining stocks and banks helping the blue-chip benchmark...
Sandvik and Rio Tinto team up for autonomous drilling
The joint effort will focus on developing autonomous capabilities for remote, multi-site and multi-rig operations.
Osiris One Metals to Acquire 80% Interest in "Western Range" Silver Copper Project in Western Australia
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2026) - Osiris One Metals Ltd (TSXV: OSM) (FSE: JI8) ("Osiris" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement dated 30 May 2026 with Standard American Metals LLC to acquire an 80% interest in the Western Range Silver Copper Project ("Western Range") in Western Australia. Western Range comprises three tenements covering more than 19,000 hectares north of Meekatharra in Western Australia. The Project is located.
Is It Too Late To Consider Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) After A 90% One-Year Surge?
Wondering whether Rio Tinto Group at £79.68 is offering good value right now, or if the recent excitement has already been priced in. The stock has posted returns of 2.5% over the last 7 days, 7.8% over the last 30 days, 33.1% year to date and 90.4% over the past year, with 3 year and 5 year returns of 89.0% and 89.7% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on Rio Tinto Group as a major player in global materials and resources, including investor interest in its exposure to commodities and...
RIO Starts $1.5B AP60 Smelter Expansion in Quebec, Targets End-2026 Completion
Rio Tinto’s AP60 project is set to strengthen North American aluminum supply while replacing older production capacity.
Rio Tinto commissions $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion in Quebec
SAGUENAY, Canada, May 29, 2026--Rio Tinto has successfully started commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminium smelting technology.
Recent News
Sandvik, Rio Tinto team up on open‑pit autonomous drilling
Sandvik and Rio Tinto have partnered to advance open-pit autonomous drilling, combining Rio Tinto’s expertise in autonomous drilling systems (ADS) and remote operations with Sandvik’s AutoMine automation technology. The collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of fully autonomous drill rigs in Rio Tinto’s open-pit mines, potentially reducing operational costs by up to 15% and improving safety by removing personnel from hazardous zones. This matters as it sets a new industry benchmark for automation in mining, leveraging the strengths of a top equipment supplier and a major miner to drive efficiency and productivity in an era of labor shortages and rising demand for critical minerals.
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.
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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