Communities
Good relations with our neighbours is necessary for our business success and is why we set out to build good relationships with the communities in which we operate.
We have an important responsibility to conduct our affairs in a manner that benefits society as a whole. We also understand that mutual trust and benefit will be built on open and honest dialogue, active partnerships, and a commitment to long-term sustainability.
Developing good community relations wherever we operate finds focus through our community investment programmes, community consultation and our working closely with indigenous communities.
Community investment
Our investment in local communities reflects our approach to develop true partnerships, be it in areas of education, health, culture or the environment.
Aboriginal relationships
Our relationships with Aboriginal groups encompass issues such as access to land and community capacity building.
Community consultation
Ongoing consultation with our neighbours enables us to understand and respond to changing circumstances and concerns, and to maximise the benefits that flow from our business to our neighbouring communities.
Our global communities
Rio Tinto's iron ore operations span five continents. Click on one of our global communities to learn more.
Orissa
The Orissa project, a joint venture partnership with state-owned Orissa Mining Company, is located in eastern India. The project will focus on meeting domestic Indian demands for iron ore.
Pilbara
Our community development initiatives in the Pilbara region of Western Australia are linked directly to the success of our operations in the region.
Kwinana
Kwinana, to the south of Perth, Western Australia, is the site of Rio Tinto's iron ore HIsmelt® operations.
Labrador City and Sept-Îles
The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC), located in Newfoundland and Labrador and Sept-Îles in Quebec works closely with local communities to build an understanding of how the business impacts its surrounds.
Simandou
Simandou, located in Guinea, west Africa, is the location of Rio Tinto's iron ore greenfields project.
Latest media releases
- 02 September 2010
Rio Tinto opens Brockman 4 iron ore mine in the Pilbara - 31 August 2010
Rio Tinto increases Aboriginal employment from Kimberley - 30 August 2010
Rio Tinto approves US$1.6 billion investment in Hope Downs 4 mine
