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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 copper and aluminum operations, faced supply chain and labor disruptions, and advanced low-carbon steelmaking initiatives.

Company announcements

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Rio Tinto launches battery-electric haul truck trial in Pilbara

The trial at Jimblebar mine shows meaningful progress in reducing emissions.

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.

Media coverage

June 19 Tech Times

Copper Supply Chain Disruption: Rio Tinto Mine’s Single Road to China Is a Chokepoint

Copper supply chain disruption at Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine exposed a critical flaw: Mongolia’s top-5 copper project depends on a single truck road with...

June 18 Marketscreener

Rio Tinto resumes copper shipments from its mine in Mongolia | MarketScreener España

Copper concentrate deliveries from [Rio Tinto] from its Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia have returned to normal after a brief...

June 17 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...

June 17 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.

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