In 2022, Rio Tinto generated over 0.97 Bn tonnes of waste, and sustainably managed only 1.7% of it

Rio Tinto

Operational Waste Production

12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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Extraction, beneficiation, and minerals processing are the three mining activities that generate large volumes of waste each year1. Mining waste, when improperly disposed of is a threat to the environment, as it can leach into surface and groundwa...

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Operational Waste Production

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