| Rio Tinto plc engages in the exploration, mining, and processing of mineral resources. It supplies minerals and metals, which include aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy products, gold, industrial minerals, and iron ore. The company operates worldwide, with principal focus on Australia and North America. Rio Tinto plc was formed in 1962 by the merger of The Rio Tinto Company and The Consolidated Zinc Corporation. Rio Tinto is headquartered in London. |