Rio Tinto plc is a diversified mining and metals company with operations and projects spanning multiple continents. Its principal products include iron ore, aluminum, copper, lithium, borates and titanium dioxide, which are supplied to customers in the steel, construction, automotive, technology and manufacturing industries.
The company explores for, mines, processes and transports mineral resources, while also operating related infrastructure such as railways, ports, smelters and processing facilities. Rio Tinto is one of the world’s major iron ore producers, with significant operations in Western Australia, and has additional mining and processing activities in countries including Canada, Mongolia, the United States, Chile, South Africa and Guinea.
Rio Tinto traces its history to the establishment of the Rio Tinto mines in Spain in 1873. Today, it is headquartered in London and maintains a major corporate presence in Australia, where its shares are also listed; its American Depositary Receipts trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RIO. Simon Trott serves as chief executive officer, succeeding Jakob Stausholm in 2025.
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