Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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-2.43 -55
Industry: Metals & Mining
Listing country: United Kingdom
Year added: 2018

Founded in 1873, the mining company, headquartered in London, England, operates through several key business segments including Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds, Energy & Minerals, and Other operations. Not restricted to consumer-facing brands, its noteworthy product groups are recognized by their names, such as Pilbara iron ore, Kennecott copper, and Diavik diamonds. With a significant global reach, the company's products and services are predominantly sold in China, complemented by sales in other parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. Its mining operations are strategically dispersed across the globe with notable activities in Australia, Canada, the United States, Chile, and Mongolia. (Powered by AI)

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When heavy metals including zinc, copper, lead, nickel, etc1;p1-2,4 are sent to the environment through landfills and waste dumps, they leach into the soil and water, thus degrading the ecosystem3. Heavy metals stay in the soil for quite a long pe...

09.10.2020 - Impact Analyst Kithembe M. March 28th, 2024
30 ratings

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...

09.10.2020 - Impact Analyst Kithembe M. January 25th, 2024
18 ratings

Metals and minerals are inorganic substances found in the Earth’s crust and a fundamental part of our everyday life1;p1. They are used in the building of our homes and schools, for the generation of heat and electricity, and as crucial parts of ...

17.08.2020 - Impact Analyst Rams R. January 10th, 2024
30 ratings

An inclusive workforce engages employees, leading to individual empowerment1. Discrimination, unemployment, and the pay gap make it harder for minorities to meet basic needs2. People are often discriminated against based on age, disability, sexual...

01.02.2022 - Impact Analyst Damola D. December 24th, 2023
22 ratings

About 785 million people do not have access to basic drinking water services1, while 2.7 billion people are experiencing water scarcity at least once a month in a year2. The world's total water demand is 4.6 trillion cubic metres (m3) at present3....

22.03.2021 - Impact Analyst Kasamba K. November 9th, 2023
44 ratings

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes acco...

10.09.2021 - Impact Analyst S Chandrakant Reddy S. February 7th, 2024
24 ratings

Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment1. Mining can cause water pollution by acid drainage and heavy metal contamination2; including aluminum contamination which can have a long-lasting adverse impact on the wate...

10.09.2021 - Impact Analyst S Chandrakant Reddy S. September 8th, 2023
50 ratings

In 2022, around 3.4 billion (Bn) people were employed globally, accounting for 43.3% of the world population1. Employment is essential for eradicating poverty and contributing to economic growth2. Decent work contributes to security in the workpla...

19.07.2021 - Impact Analyst Emmanuel J. August 19th, 2023
26 ratings

According to the ILO, an estimated 340 million (Mn) occupational accidents & 160 Mn job-related illnesses are reported annually worldwide1. The metals and mining industry is one of the most dangerous industries due to cave-ins, explosions, toxic a...

09.10.2020 - Impact Analyst Kithembe M. June 21st, 2023
40 ratings

Mining operations are a notable source of water, air, and soil pollution1;p8,9,12, severely affecting people's health1;p12. About 9 million (Mn) global deaths are linked to pollution4. Effects of water and air pollution can last for years, decades...

09.10.2020 - Impact Analyst Kithembe M. June 22nd, 2023
44 ratings