Rio Tinto plc

Rio Tinto plc is a British-Australian multinational mining company headquartered in London, England, and Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1873, it specializes in the exploration, mining, and processing of essential commodities, serving as a cornerstone of the global resources sector. The company operates through four primary product groups: Iron Ore, with major operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region; Aluminium, encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining, and smelting across Australia, Brazil, Canada, and other locations; Copper & Diamonds, producing copper alongside by-products like gold and silver; and Energy & Minerals, including uranium, borates, titanium dioxide, and industrial minerals. Rio Tinto plc drives innovation in autonomous mining technologies, such as its fleet of over 80 driverless vehicles that have transported billions of tonnes of material, and invests in intelligent mines like Koodaideri. With a history of mergers like the 2007 Alcan acquisition, it maintains a diversified portfolio that supports industries from construction and manufacturing to energy transition technologies, underscoring its pivotal role in supplying raw materials worldwide.