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Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that operates in 35 countries with approximately 57,000 employees. The company focuses on finding innovative ways to provide essential materials for the world, including iron ore, aluminium, copper, borates, lithium, scandium, diamonds, salt, ferrous metallics, and titanium dioxide. Rio Tinto is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The company emphasizes responsible material sourcing, innovation, and partnerships to decarbonize steel and aluminium production. With a history spanning over 150 years, Rio Tinto continues to explore new technologies and create products from waste to support a low-carbon economy.

Sector
Mining and metals
Founded
1873
Headquarters
London, UK / Melbourne
Status
Dual-listed (ASX: RIO / LSE: RIO)

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

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the first thing I ever invested in was the BHP Rio Tinto merger. I just set up my share trading accounts in the early teens, whenever that was.”
Alex FeldmanFounder, Tiger & Bear Partners First Cheque · How to Think About M&A as a Startup with… · 0:39 ▶
in my past, I ran the Rio Tinto Center for Mine Automation. You know, we automated, you know, drill rigs, you know, large pieces of equipment.”
Steve SchedingFounder, Green Atlas Unfunded · Optimising Crop Quality: Steve Scheding… · 5:23 ▶
at the time I finished up at Rio Tinto, or just prior to finishing at Rio Tinto, I started a gelato espresso bar and in the second year we sold 17 tonnes of gelato.”
Jeremy HastingsFounder, Hutly Fintechfun · Hutly: Solving Real Estate Challenges wi… · 2:04 ▶

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