Rio Tinto

Company description

Rio Tinto is a mining company headquartered in London, UK. The company produces iron ore for steel, aluminum for cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, and diamonds. The company operates in numerous countries across six continents, with significant mining sites in Australia, North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. The company is a significant player in the aluminum industry, involved in producing bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, with operations in Australia, Canada, and other countries. It is a leading iron ore producer and operates large-scale iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, contributing significantly to the global iron ore market. The company invests in innovative technologies and digital solutions to improve mining efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety. 

Company details

City:
London
Address:
6 St James's Square London SW1Y 4AD UK

Participation in projects

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List of the updates in which the company was involved

Company updates

  • July 19, 2023

    Rio Tinto to Invest USD27.5 Million in Sovereign Metals

    Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest AUD40.4 million (US$27.5 million) to acquire a 15% stake in Sovereign Metals Limited. The investment funds will be utilized to advance the Kasiya Rutile-Graphi...

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  • September 06, 2022

    Rio Tinto to acquire 49% stake in Turquoise Hill

    Rio Tinto has reached an agreement with Turquoise Hill to acquire 49% of Turquoise Hill's common shares at a price of CAD43 (US$32) per share. Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill have agreed to: an incre...

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  • March 12, 2021

    Funding announced for hospital PPP in Western Australia

    Rio Tinto has announced a contribution of AUD 20 million (US$ 15.4 million) to the Western Australian Government to help fund a new hospital at Tom Price in the state’s Pilbara region. The...

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  • November 24, 2020

    Rio Tinto opens new airport at Pilbara for Gudai-Darri iron ore project

    Rio Tinto has announced the opening of Western Australia’s newest airport Gudai-Darri iron ore project in the Pilbara where construction is progressing ahead of the expected production ramp...

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