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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading international
mining group headquartered in the
UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a public
company listed on the London Stock
Exchange, and Rio Tinto Limited,
which is listed on the Australian
Securities Exchange.
Rio Tinto’s business is finding,
mining and processing mineral
resources. Major products are
aluminium, copper, diamonds,
coal, uranium, gold, industrial
minerals (borax, titanium dioxide,
salt, talc), and iron ore. Activities
span the world but are strongly
represented in Australia and
North America with significant
businesses in South America,
Asia, Europe and Africa.
The Group’s objective is to
maximise its value and the long
term return to shareholders
through a strategy of investing in
large, cost competitive mines and
businesses driven by the quality
of each opportunity.
Wherever Rio Tinto operates, the
health and safety of its employees,
and a contribution to sustainable
development are key values. It
works as closely as possible with
host countries and communities,
respecting their laws and customs
and ensuring a fair share of
benefits and opportunities.
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Community consultation
in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Watering crops in a
community vegetable
garden supported by
Murowa Diamond
Mine, Zimbabwe.