Indigenous relationships
Wherever we operate, Rio Tinto Iron Ore considers that it is fundamental to our business to form mutually beneficial and lasting relationships with indigenous people who have a present or historical connection to the land on which we operate.
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, beyond ensuring land access for our current and future operations, we do our best to work with the different heritage and cultural traditions of our neighbours. We support self-determination and capacity-building within local communities and are committed to employing and training members of these communities.
Access to land
Rio Tinto Iron Ore seeks to establish mutually beneficial relationships with local Aboriginal communities and negotiate land use agreements consistent with native title legislation.
Heritage and culture
Rio Tinto Iron Ore has an extensive cultural heritage management program that is responsible for minimising the impact of operations on heritage sites. Rio Tinto Iron Ore has made a commitment to avoid disturbance to cultural sites wherever practical. Where disturbance cannot be avoided, we work with traditional owners to ensure an acceptable outcome for all parties can be achieved.
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Latest news on indigenous programmes and events.
Latest media releases
- 23 September 2008
Rio Tinto approves US$247 million investment to upgrade Pilbara mining town - 18 September 2008
Rio Tinto and GE combine 'Mine of the Future™' and 'ecomagination' - 16 September 2008
Cape Lambert back to full capacity
