Rio Tinto today published its 2020 Annual Report and its Sustainability Fact Book, which can be found at https://www.riotinto.com/invest/reports. These documents complement the publication of Rio Tinto's 2020 full year results and our Climate Change Report on 17 February 2021. Rio Tinto Chairman Simon Thompson said: "Our strong performance during [...]
Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia's Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore. The service will provide the company with a quicker, cheaper and cleaner alternative to the existing freight delivery route via Perth, helping to drive regional economic development and [...]
Rio Tinto today announced to the Australian Securities Exchange the following changes to estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves: Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at Rio Tinto's Pilbara iron ore deposits in Western Australia; Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacific Operations' Weipa and Gove assets in Australia [...]
Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: "It has been an extraordinary year - our successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic and strong safety performance were overshadowed by the tragic events at the Juukan Gorge, which should never have happened. "During 2020, the agility and resilience of the business and our employees, coupled with [...]
A strategic review by Aluchemie owners Rio Tinto and Hydro has determined it is not viable to make the ongoing investments needed to continue operating the stand-alone anode production facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands, due to its weak competitive position and challenging market conditions. As a result, production at Aluchemie is expected to [...]
Rio Tinto has reached agreement on an amended power contract that will allow the ISAL aluminium smelter in Iceland to continue operating with an improved competitive position. The agreement with power supplier, Landsvirkjun, will deliver a more competitive power price and energy flexibility that is mutually beneficial for both ISAL and [...]
Rio Tinto will increase its focus on operational excellence and project development, strengthening the company's ESG credentials, and rebuilding trust, particularly in Australia, under a new organisational structure. This approach will be underpinned by the safe operation of our world-class assets, continued disciplined capital allocation, and a [...]
Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said “We have delivered a strong safety and operational performance in the face of the significant global challenges of COVID-19. Our 2020 performance reflects the resilience of the business, and the commitment and flexibility of our employees, customers, communities and host governments. "We are working to [...]
The Resolution Copper project has entered the next phase of public consultation in the ongoing permitting process, led by the US Forest Service, with the release of its independent Final Environmental Impact Statement . Decisions on whether to invest fully in developing the project, a proposed underground mine located in Arizona and one of the [...]
Rio Tinto has reached an agreement on a new electricity agreement with Meridian Energy that allows New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter to continue operating the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter until December 31, 2024. The extension provides certainty to employees, the local community and customers while providing more time for all stakeholders to plan [...]
Rio Tinto and the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people confirm they have taken initial steps in rebuilding their relationship following the events at Juukan Gorge in May 2020. PKKP in co-operation with Rio Tinto have been involved in remedial works at Juukan Gorge. These works will continue. A joint session of the PKKP and Rio Tinto boards has [...]
Rio Tinto’s 2020 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection of 62 rare pink, red, blue and violet diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia has delivered a record result, reflecting their extraordinary rarity and unique provenance. The 2020 collection continued its trajectory of double digit price growth and a record number of participants with [...]