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Paid parental leave helped Jasmine and Brandon thrive at work and at home
Big data offers tiny solutions
Microbes could help us mine more sustainably
Co-managing Country
A new agreement embeds Indigenous Peoples’ voices at the heart of mining decision-making
Learning from nature
How ancient knowledge is shaping the future of design and materials
Refuelling the mining industry
How can we power the world’s biggest machines with new fuel solutions?
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Innovation is in our DNA. For more than 150 years, we've found innovative ways to unearth, produce and deliver materials to where they're needed across the world.
The materials that shape our world
Economist and author Ed Conway takes us on a journey to the past, present and future of the metals and minerals that help make life work.
Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
Supporting seafarers at sea and on land
Improving the lives of international crew members with respite, community and care
Collaborating for ethical supply chains
We’re working closely with global resources companies to improve human rights across the supply chain.
Securing human rights
Working closely with security partners to ensure we respect and promote human rights while protecting our people, assets and reputation
The path ahead for decarbonising our mines
The role of electrification and renewable diesel in a decarbonised mining industry.
Nose to tail mining
Making the most of what we take from the ground
Why partnerships are the recipe for success
Sabrina Ghayour knows that the partnership between a chef and their knife can make magic in the kitchen.
Mining PPE’s second life
The ReMade initiative is reducing clothing waste by turning PPE into new products – before it can reach landfill
From law to lasting change
Human rights live in the choices we make, not just on paper
Turning a new page
Best-selling author and illustrator Cornelia Funke loves her pen, but what happens to it after the ink runs out? Surprisingly, the way we’re finding new uses for closed mines might just offer a clue to a better future for everyday things like our pens.
Our contribution to Western Australia
We've been part of Western Australia for 60 years.
Lithium: The element supporting minds, machines and more
Lithium is an element that plays a surprisingly varied role in shaping our modern world—especially as we move toward an electrified future.
The materials of sound
We explore how 2-time Academy Award winner Mark Mangini has shaped Hollywood’s soundscape, examining the microphones he uses, the materials they’re made from, and the challenges involved with recycling or reusing those materials.
The evolution of energy
Lessons from photography's digital shift
Protecting our closest neighbour
Coexisting with a Western Chimpanzee at Simandou
Beyond the brass
We examine how digitisation is transforming the way we provide materials — such as the metals used in world-renowned musician Jon Lampley's trumpet.
Life finds a way: Microbes
While dinosaurs vanished, their tiny companions—microbes—adapted and thrived, proving their resilience across time.
Building a career below the surface
Preston, a proud member of the Délı̨nę First Nation, shares how passion and perseverance helped pave the way for a fulfilling career in mining.
Rehabilitating red mud
Renewing bauxite residue while reducing our environmental impact
The next life of a diamond mine
We’re working with communities to rehabilitate the Argyle diamond mine responsibly
Mining the past to shape the future
Peer into more than 150 years of global mining history with our corporate archivist
Rio Tinto in Australia
Rio Tinto’s origins in Australia date back almost 120 years. Today, we operate in 35 countries, but our roots in Australia run as deep as ever.
Leadership in sustainable mine closure
A new program aims to get everyone thinking about the end from day one
From mining to marvel
The making of a national park
Honoring the land, leading the future
Anthony is an environmental advisor at our Resolution Copper project and a native of the Globe-Miami area whose mining roots run generations deep.
Driving aluminium innovation forward
Meet Francis, the metallurgical engineer and expert helping us discover new ways of using aluminium.
Embracing a major conservation challenge
After detecting a small, critically endangered bird, we’re protecting its habitat around our Winu Project in Western Australia.
The system that’s helping us unlock our potential
Safe Production System (SPS) boosts Amrun production capacity.
Local Voices cultivating connection
A community garden funded by donations-for-feedback is bringing people together in Tasmania, Australia.
From the aluminium smelter to the National Hockey League
Bill is a trailblazer in hockey history and a valued member of the BC Works community in Canada.
Innovation thrives on human connection
Approaching digital transformation with a people-centric approach
From copper to conservation
Overcoming closure challenges at Holden, a former copper mine
Bridging tradition and progress
Building a brighter, more inclusive future with tribal communities in Arizona.
Place of pilgrimage preserved
Nestled in the Tarascon-sur-Ariège township of Sabart in south-west France lies an 11th century chapel, which represents so much more than its history.
Amping up hydroelectric network reliability
How our teams in Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean, in Canada, ensure the stability of our hydroelectricity-powered aluminium operations.
Generations of service: one smelter with a lasting family legacy
Meagen's connections to BC works spans generations
Chile's vital role in the renewable energy transition
The vast desert landscapes in Chile hold the key to supplying the minerals needed for renewable energy technology globally.
All that shimmers and shines
Metals and minerals will help bring your celebrations to life this season
How will we decarbonise our steelmaking processes?
Simon Farry, Head of Steel Decarbonisation
Championing women's rights in Guinea
Kadiatou is redefining what it means to be a woman in mining in Guinea, and is inspiring young girls to do the same.
Partnering to expand the power grid
How we're collaborating to meet the demands of the energy transition.
Industrial waste is fertile ground
Finding a new use for a by-product of aluminium production
Reuniting dispersed communities
Supporting communities in Iceland after a volcanic disaster
Honouring ancestors while building a brighter future
Working with tribal communities in Arizona.
The rise of daybreak
Old mines often symbolise the end of a chapter. But for Salt Lake Valley it became the beginning of a whole new story.
Our ongoing journey to Everyday Respect
While the Everyday Respect Progress Review Report has shown we are making progress, we have more to do to eliminate harmful behaviours from our workplace and are deeply committed to doing so.
3 future tech trends
According to MIT's Michael Cusumano
Saving a species
How a former gold mine became a refuge for the endangered Sumatran rhino
Nuton: A better way to produce copper
We’ve developed a new technology that can produce copper in a more sustainable way
From borax to beauty
Once a desolate expanse, synonymous with the 20 Mule Team for hauling borax, Death Valley is now a treasured national park, attracting millions of visitors every year.
The secrets of great entrepreneurs
MIT Innovation expert Professor Michael Cusumano shares what he’s learned.
The journey to net zero
What we're doing today to decarbonise our operations, and meet our climate targets
The slow journey
From red mud to green plants, Mount Rosser has been revitalised into a thriving ecosystem
How can mining companies contribute to sustainable supply chains?
Partnering with customers and suppliers to tackle industry challenges
From bauxite to beverage cans
Making responsible materials traceable and transparent
Sustainability – the expectation, not the exception
Shaping our aluminium product offering to meet demand for greener metals
Nature’s rare treasures centre stage for world to see
We’ve launched our 2024 Beyond Rare Tender, the second in our Art Series offering, showcasing 48 lots of extraordinarily rare masterpieces from our diamonds business.
Tools for a conversation
A psychologically safe and healthy workplace—one built on trust, transparency and collaboration—is essential.
Safety isn’t just physical
Mental health is a vital part of workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
Joining forces for positive impact
Joint ventures drive meaningful outcomes for the mining sector
Innovating a world-first iron ore technology
One of our experts is thinking outside the box to significantly improve iron ore beneficiation – the process of refining the quality of the ore before smelting.
Securing seismic safety
Meet the geotechnical expert keeping our mines, people and surrounding communities safe during excavations and earthquakes in California
Artefacts reveal new insights to history
A new Canadian research project aims to resolve “unfinished business”
Millions of meals
A peek inside the logistics of feeding and housing our fly in and fly-out (FIFO) workforce in Western Australia.
The 'f' word of innovation
How unlocking innovation requires a change of mindset
How low-carbon aluminium is transforming the motorcycle industry
Our partnership with Marubeni is helping to meet increasing demand for low-carbon aluminium with companies like Yamaha Motor
How to be an innovator
Tips from MIT innovation expert Professor Scott Stern
Our commitment to Indigenous Australia
Our relationships with Indigenous Peoples are a priority for us. We acknowledge the important role they play within Australian communities and our broader business and we are committed to being an excellent partner.
Extending cultural connections globally
Our new global Indigenous Relations leader shares his vision for improving how we engage with and empower Indigenous communities around the world.
Carbon-free aluminium smelting is a step closer
Revolutionising the way aluminium is made
Harnessing renewables to decarbonise the Pilbara
Sun and wind will power one of the world's largest microgrids
Using Artificial Intelligence and data science for better operations
Tony is a Senior Data Scientist and Technical Lead on our Data & Analytics team. Based in Montreal, he develops and delivers solutions that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance safety and efficiency at our operations.
Reducing titanium oxide's carbon footprint
Our BlueSmelting technology could drastically reduce carbon emissions during ore processing
Modelling strong connections
Meet Nadia – a physics expert drawing on people power to help decarbonise the mining industry
Tiny clues, big discoveries
How microscopes are powering modern exploration.
Always beside you
Meet Az, a role model helping young Indigenous men achieve their potential
Wrangling the world’s biggest bulldozers
Step into the driver’s seat of one of the biggest dozers in the world
Mapping new terrain for community engagement
Interactive 3D-printed technology is helping us share knowledge as we plan and close mining operations
Conserving our ancient mariners
Working to protect marine turtles through community partnerships
A new way to decarbonise steelmaking
Tackling a global challenge
Bringing boron and batteries together
Meet the multi-materials expert who is passionate about bridging the gap between technical expertise and customer needs
Stabilising the world’s deepest open pit mine
Meet the geotechnical expert improving mine safety through international collaboration
True colours
We’re committed to making every one of our workplaces a safe place for all - that means everyone feeling they can show up as their authentic self.
Nothing matters more
The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our top priority across some of the world’s most extreme environments
A tiny grain with a huge impact
In the latest episode of "Things You Can't Live Without," Dr. Anna Ploszajski chats with chef Buddha Lo and our Chief Advisor Process Development, Amy Lamb, about something we all take for granted: salt. It's a simple kitchen staple, yet a giant in both the culinary world and industry.
Using AI to help conserve “Ringo Starr” bird hollows
We’re advancing palm cockatoo research with technology trials at Weipa
The rise of reusable water bottles
Ever wondered what keeps your water ice-cold on a scorching day? In our podcast, Things You Can’t Live Without, writer, actress and TV host, Alie Ward reveals her surprising must-have – a reusable cup that keeps her water icy even in the LA heat.
Turning trash into treasure
In the latest episode of our podcast, Things You Can’t Live Without, host and materials scientist Dr Anna Ploszajski chats with Foley artist, Shelley Roden, and Saskia Duyvesteyn, our Chief Advisor, Research & Development, Copper, about turning trash into treasure.
Staying safe at sea
Working with key maritime partners to improve crew welfare and safety
What you might not know about wind power
Discover how an ancient invention is helping decarbonise our operations
Tackling it all
A short documentary series with the Queensland Reds is inspiring working women everywhere
Rolling improvements reduce risk
Automation is helping make our rail hubs safer, thanks to team-driven innovation
How lithium is powering up the bicycle
Despite the recent surge in popularity, the electric bike has been more than 200 years in the making with its origins dating back to the late 1800s.
What happens next?
This International Women's Day, we're focused on what still needs to be done to improve gender equity in our industry
From comfort zone to microphone
Podcast series changes people’s views on everyday items
The element of surprise
Copper’s hidden connection to the online dictionary and almost everything in our daily lives
Co-creating the future of low carbon steel
Our evolving relationship with China Baowu is helping meet global demand for steel and transition to lower emissions technologies
Salt of the Earth
A cross-country move has revealed unexpected leadership opportunities.
Partnerships in Asia for global impact
Working together to deliver decarbonisation, social support and commercial innovation
Automating Australia’s place in Space
Meet the engineer using mining automation technology in Space for astronomical benefits on Earth
A bright spark
We’re driving the development of Australia’s largest solar power project to help repower our assets in Gladstone, Queensland
These diamonds aren’t forever
A behind the scenes look at one of our rare gem auctions
From hospitality to hauling
Since moving from Japan to the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, Mari’s had a fascinating career trajectory – changing gears from hospitality to driving huge mining trucks and excavators.
Holding the door open
Respect and inclusion are values we can’t take for granted
The power of tech, teams and tales
How breakthroughs, partnerships and people are driving transformational change in the critical minerals sector
Busting some rocky myths
We’ve done some digging to bust a few pervasive myths about rocks, minerals and mining
The world needs more batteries – this clean-tech company is developing a new solution
From humble beginnings, GMG’s vision and tenacity are paying off
Recognising our local WA suppliers
Our Western Australian awards program is celebrating our suppliers for innovation, safety and sustainability
An agent for change
Advocating for change from within the mining industry
What is boron and how is it used in solar energy?
An essential material for a low-carbon future
Extracting scandium from waste
Pioneering a new source of a critical mineral
Fuelling our trucks with renewable diesel
Diesel made from renewable raw materials is helping us reduce emissions
Using our heads to improve our tails
Meet one of the engineers helping to rethink how we manage mining tailings
Honouring heritage and finding better ways for the future
Key insights from our Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm’s Melbourne Mining Club discussion
Could hydrogen help reduce emissions in the aluminium industry?
A new pilot program will help us find out
Sowing seeds for stronger rehabilitation
We’re working with community seed collectors to improve how we restore land after mining
Building thriving communities
We’re proud to have been part of the Western Australian community for more than 50 years
Juukan Gorge: Learning from the past, to find better ways
In this year of our 150th anniversary, we’re looking both to the past, and to the future.
A new model for mining
How an environmentalist became the CEO of a mining company
Training the palmy paparazzi
Meet the engineer supporting conservation by teaching computer models how to find rare birds
Walking together towards our true selves
Feeling comfortable to be your true self is a core part of feeling included, supported and productive at work
Firming up renewables in mining
Our Chief Scientist, Nigel Steward, on long-term energy storage
Turning slime into solar panels
Our Kennecott copper mine is extracting a rare, valuable metal from waste
Supporting the Western Australian Community
Contributing to strong and thriving Western Australian communities is at the heart of what we do
Making water management clearer
Our new online platform gives a transparent view of our surface water use
Breaking new ground for copper supply
Taking the world’s fourth-largest copper mine underground
Hydrogen’s role in producing lower-carbon materials
Our Chief Scientist, Nigel Steward, on green hydrogen
Shared connections create cultural understanding
Increasing Indigenous knowledge-sharing through 2-way Mentoring program
Empowering families with flexibility
Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
A change in approach
Protecting cultural heritage in the Pilbara
The slow journey from red mud to green plants
Finding new ways to rehabilitate red mud
Finding better ways to decarbonise our operations in Africa
Sinead Kaufman, Chief Executive Minerals
7 things the world will need for a low-carbon future
Wind, sun and water – what else do you need to make renewable energy work?
Decarbonising the high seas
Finding solutions to shipping’s global carbon emissions
New tech for renewable transport
Transitioning the Pilbara to zero-emission trucks and trains
Europe’s race to decarbonise requires a secure and sustainable supply of critical minerals
By Sinead Kaufman, Chief Executive, Minerals, Rio Tinto
Mining's next chapter has begun and needs a clear story
Mining is essential to the energy transition. Attracting the right people and helping them connect to the opportunity to make a difference is crucial to success.
Amid chaos and uncertainty, Canada has an opportunity for industrial leadership
Jakob Stausholm, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto
Forming genuine cultural connections
Learning from Indigenous peoples’ deep knowledge of the environment
Charging up the battery market
We’re scaling up and working smarter to meet demand for renewables
Look inside a mine of the future
Our most intelligent mine yet is pioneering new mining technologies
Exploring nature-based solutions to climate change
Investing in conservation will accelerate decarbonisation
Creating a sustainable supply of minerals for a decarbonised future
The role of technological breakthroughs and the circular economy
Goat to coat
Reimagining sustainability with cashmere
Decade of innovation, lifetime of opportunity
Many standout moments have helped define the first 10 years of operation at Oyu Tolgoi
Contributing to Western Australia’s economic growth
Creating opportunities for everyone
Nurturing an innovative culture
Capturing employees’ creative ideas to solve business problems
Closure: towards a positive legacy
Overcoming closure challenges at a former mine site
Re-planting an ecosystem without topsoil
Researching new techniques to rehabilitate land
You can't be what you can't see
Helping Australian students discover their future career
What the energy transition means for our business
How we’re raising our decarbonisation ambition
Mining exploration – what does the future hold?
Sinead Kaufman, Chief Executive Minerals
Stronger together
Supporting entrepreneurship in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec
Schefferville on track for growth
North America’s first Indigenous-owned and operated railroad
Meet Josette: Mind Mixer In Chief
Josette leads the team innovating more sustainable aluminium
A new steel powder for 3D printing
Something infinitely small is making a big change
Unlocking the mystery behind COVID-19 immunity
Dr Kirsten Perrett is leading new research that could help protect communities
Investigating MARs
Finding new ways to manage water responsibly
Solving water
A low-carbon way to make fresh water
Strike while the iron (ore) is hot: one woman’s philosophy
At the Iron Ore Company of Canada, Michelle has broken a lot of barriers - and “moved a lot of dirt” - thanks to three rules for living and working
Be yourself and thrive
Eight talented women share their experiences in the mining industry
Our commitment to Australia
Five ways we’re committed to playing our part in a stronger Australia
Argyle: a new kind of happily ever after
Argyle is closing, but its legacy will live on
Even superfoods need their minerals
Using aluminium waste to grow better blueberries
Let's talk about domestic violence
Taking a stand against gender-based violence
When every moment counts
370,000 reasons why we’re proud to call the RFDS our partners
Investing local in Western Australia
Meet some of our pioneering partners in Western Australia
From the classroom to the boardroom
Women in science promise to change the world
One more reason to love our aluminium
Responsibly produced and soon to be recycled too
What makes our copper blush?
Being honoured as the world’s first responsibly produced
Growing Australia's Future Minds
These 14 start-ups are helping kids get ready for the future
What does it take to build a ventilator?
Pioneering lifesaving progress in around 2 weeks
What IDAHOBIT means to us
Celebrating our LGBTI+ family, friends and colleagues
Some heroes wear stethoscopes, not capes
Meet CareFlight’s Dr Naomi Abdallah
The (hand) gel that keeps us together
3 reasons why hand sanitiser is our newest essential material
Preventing the spread
Working together, staying apart: Ray’s story
Shelter for victims of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic
Supporting our communities through the crisis
Sustainability through partnership
Working with Traditional Owners in Far North Queensland
Our first solar plant to power new iron ore mine
Gudai-Darri will be our most technologically advanced mine yet
Supporting Australian bushfire relief and recovery
"Their spirits are here now"
Sharing country and culture
A new aluminium alloy is born
Stronger and more sustainable
The world's most coveted diamonds
Beauty and integrity
How is work changing?
Three new ways to look at the work of the future
A formula for making better decisions
How we used maths to ship more bauxite and save millions of dollars a year
Life, as a modern explorer
It really is one of the best jobs in the world
What in the world do mining and rocket science have in common?
Funny you should ask
What does it take to mine 2km underground?
Four technologies you’ll see in copper mines of the future
How can a ship of precious cargo help protect a national treasure?
We've turned one of our ships into a floating laboratory to monitor the Great Barrier Reef
Want to know if we’ve found kryptonite?
We discovered a new mineral, jadarite, an important source of lithium which is used to power electric vehicles
Planting the future
When you're rehabilitating land, you work with the people who know it best
How does our story become yours?
We make the stuff you use every day
How did one of the world's largest robots end up here?
From big data to building the first autonomous train, innovation is part of our DNA
How can a company and a country grow together?
Five ways we're working with Australians, for all of Australia
Can safer cars also be more sustainable?
We’re doing our part to help car manufacturers build lighter, stronger and more fuel-efficient vehicles
What if gamers could become miners?
Technology is changing the shape of the mining industry
Five surprising facts about future travel in Australia
We’re working with the transport industry to move Australia forward
Keep Flynn flying
Joining forces with the Royal Flying Doctor Service to keep Australia’s emergency wards flying in the sky
Five reasons you should love aluminium as much as we do
We're passionate about producing this high-quality, groundbreaking material