Features
Monitoring air quaity on the Pilbara coast
The generation of dust and its impact on local communities remains a challenge for Rio Tinto Iron Ore ports at Dampier and Cape Lambert in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Renewing rubber
The global resources boom has led to a surge in demand for large, heavy-duty tyres used for earth moving and other mining activities. The result has been a worldwide shortage of OTR (off the road) tyres.
Sustainable development helps decide best rail route in the Pilbara
Using sustainable development principles has shifted the way the business approaches its decision-making methodology for major projects.
Weeli Wolli Creek co-management Board' on page and in article itself
Hope Downs, Rio Tinto Iron Ore's most recent mine development in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, is adjacent to a water course rich in cultural value.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore employees take the Nature Challenge
Minimising the environmental impact of day-to-day business activities has been a focus for Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Corporate Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team based in Perth, Western Australia.
Noise monitoring goes virtual
The World Wide Web holds information on just about everything. You can now track our noise performance online.
Climate change
Greenhouse gase emissions from human activities are contributing to climate change. Read about RTIO's position on climate change and actions here.
Doing it differently at Simandou
The team guiding the Simandou project in Guinea, west Africa, is using Rio Tinto's development knowledge to drive innovations in its social and environmental base line studies.
Recycled waste water driving the future of iron and steel
The Western Australian Water Corporation and Rio Tinto Iron Ore's HIsmelt® facility have created a solution to meet industry's water needs for years to come without dipping into local river and groundwater supplies.
Biodiversity
Rio Tinto Iron Ore operates in regions throughout the world that are recognised and valued, both locally and globally, for their biodiversity.