Riotinto

Rio Tinto Group, commonly known as Rio Tinto, is a British-Australian multinational mining and metals corporation. It operates globally, with headquarters in London and operational leadership in Melbourne, and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange through a dual-listed structure. The company takes its name from the Rio Tinto mines in Huelva, Spain.

Rio Tinto was founded in 1873 when a consortium acquired the Rio Tinto copper mines. It expanded through the 20th century into a diversified miner and, after acquiring Alcan in 2007, broadened its footprint in primary metals and international assets. The company has since developed a broad portfolio of mining and refining operations across several continents.

Rio Tinto's assets span iron ore, copper, aluminum and other minerals. It operates major iron ore mines in Australia, copper development and production in the Americas and Asia, and a range of refining and processing facilities. The company conducts its operations through a mix of wholly owned subsidiaries and joint ventures.

As of 2024, the group is led by chief executive officer Jakob Stausholm. The governance framework includes a board of non-executive directors, with the dual-listed parent structure of Rio Tinto plc in the United Kingdom and Rio Tinto Ltd in Australia.

Rio Tinto has faced environmental and Indigenous-rights criticisms. Notably, in 2020 the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in Western Australia prompted international condemnation, governance changes, and reforms aimed at strengthening cultural heritage protections and risk management across its operations.