Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company engaged in the exploration, mining, processing and marketing of a diversified portfolio of products. Its primary commodities include iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds, and various energy and industrial minerals. The company operates through four key business units—Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds and Energy & Minerals—serving industries ranging from construction and transportation to energy generation and electronics manufacturing.
Founded in 1873 with the development of copper deposits in the Rio Tinto region of Spain, Rio Tinto has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to establish a truly global presence. The business maintains a dual primary stock listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RIO) and the London Stock Exchange, with major operational hubs in Australia, North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Notable assets include iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the world-class bauxite operations in Guinea, and copper projects in Mongolia and Chile.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Jakob Stausholm, who took the helm in January 2021, Rio Tinto emphasizes sustainable development and innovation across its value chain. The company invests in technology to improve safety, resource efficiency and environmental performance, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing low-carbon aluminium production. Rio Tinto also works in partnership with indigenous communities and stakeholders to support long-term social and economic benefits in the regions where it operates.