Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company that extracts and produces iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium. Founded in 1873, the group has operated for more than 150 years and now employs over 61,000 people across 34 countries and six continents. Its dual-listed structure - Rio Tinto plc on the London Stock Exchange and Rio Tinto Limited on the Australian Stock Exchange - is managed as a single company under one board of directors, with headquarters in London and Melbourne. The company traces its origins to Rio Tinto, Spain.

The business spans mining and resource extraction, mineral processing, materials production and infrastructure development, alongside a stated focus on decarbonization and emissions reduction. Rio Tinto has set a target of reducing operational emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. Its products - iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium - are described by the company as essential building blocks for a cleaner, smarter future.

Rio Tinto states its purpose as "Finding better ways", defined as finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. The company reports deep partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and with local communities worldwide. Further information is available at https://riotinto.com/.