Rio Tinto
Mining / metals & resources, Melbourne, VIC (and London, UK)
Rio Tinto is a British-Australian multinational metals and mining corporation, one of the world's largest mining companies. It finds, mines and processes commodities including iron ore, aluminium, copper and other minerals.
Rio Tinto was founded in 1873 and has grown through mergers and acquisitions into a global leader in the production of iron ore, aluminium, copper, uranium and other commodities. It operates as a dual-listed company, comprising Rio Tinto plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange, and Rio Tinto Limited, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, joined as a single economic entity since 1995. The group has headquarters in London and a major management office in Melbourne, employs around 60,000 people, and operates across many countries, with core assets concentrated in Australia and North America.
Fast facts
| Legal name | Rio Tinto Limited (ASX) / Rio Tinto plc (LSE) - dual-listed structure |
|---|---|
| Ticker | ASX: RIO (also LSE: RIO, NYSE: RIO) |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, VIC (and London, UK) |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Sector | Mining / metals & resources |
| Revenue | ~US$53-54B consolidated sales revenue (FY2024/2025; note: some aggregators report higher gross figures - verify against annual report) |
| Employees | ~57,000-61,000 (2025) |
| CEO | Simon Trott (Chief Executive from 25 Aug 2025; succeeded Jakob Stausholm) |
| Website | riotinto.com |
Key facts
- Headquartered in London, UK, with a major management office in Melbourne, Australia
- Founded in 1873
- One of the world's largest metals and mining companies
- Dual-listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: RIO)
- Employs around 60,000 people; core commodities include iron ore, aluminium and copper
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Sources
- https://www.ibisworld.com/australia/company/rio-tinto-limited/6287/
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/863064/000162828025027194/ex991ceosucc.htm
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Tinto_(corporation)
- https://www.riotinto.com/en/about/corporate-governance
- https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Rio-Tinto
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.