About Rio Tinto Group
Rio Tinto Group is a global leader in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources. Founded in 1873 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple key segments.
Business Segments
- Iron Ore: Engages in iron ore mining, salt, and gypsum production in Western Australia.
- Aluminium: Involved in bauxite mining, alumina refining, smelting, and recycling.
- Copper: Focuses on mining and refining copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products, along with exploration activities.
- Minerals: Handles mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock, iron concentrate, and pellets, as well as diamond mining and battery materials development (e.g., lithium).
Operations & Facilities
The company owns and operates:
- Open pit and underground mines
- Refineries, smelters, and processing plants
- Power and shipping facilities