Rio Tinto in Australia - PageSuite

Rio Tinto in Australia2012Our peopleWe employ more than 20,000 people across Australia,from mining and smelting technicians to researchscientists and engineers.Ultimately, the safety and wellbeingof our employees is our top priority.Mining can be dangerous and we arealways working to reduce the risks.In addition to training and bestpractice, we use technologyto protect our workers. For example,our autonomous trucks reducephysical risks and stress.Diversity is also important to us.We are a global business and youwill find a vast spectrum ofbackgrounds and beliefs at Rio Tinto.We have an open and diverse cultureof opportunity, ensuring our peopleare rewarded with a workingenvironment in which they cango further in their careers.We are proud of our work withIndigenous Australians who makeup eight per cent of our workforce,and provide many opportunities toIndigenous communities throughour land use agreements.Our people work alongside someof the best experts in the industryand we support our people tolearn new skills and gain lifelongexperience as part of a successfuland dynamic organisation.8per cent of ourAustralian workforceis Indigenous20,000+employeesacross Australia14