Rio Tinto

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Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company. Its focus is on finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. The company produces iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds, coal, uranium, gold, and industrial minerals (borates, titanium dioxide, and salt).

TypePublic
Founded1873
HQLondon, GBMap
Websiteriotinto.com
Employee Ratings3.8More
Culture scoreFMore
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2019)46,007(-3%)
Job Openings77
Revenue (FY, 2018)$40.5 B(+2%)
Share Price (May 2020)$53.9 (+3%)

Key People/Management at Rio Tinto

J-S Jacques

J-S Jacques

Chief Executive, Director
Jakob Stausholm

Jakob Stausholm

Chief Financial Officer, Director
Bold Baatar

Bold Baatar

Chief Executive, Energy & Minerals
Alf Barrios

Alf Barrios

Chief Executive, Aluminium
Vera Kirikova

Vera Kirikova

Group Executive, Human Resources
Stephen McIntosh

Stephen McIntosh

Group Executive, Growth & Innovation and Health, Safety & Environment
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Rio Tinto Office Locations

Rio Tinto has offices in London, Chicago, Greenwood Village, New York and in 26 other locations
London, GB (HQ)
6 St James's Square
Brisbane City, AU
123 Albert St
Darwin City, AU
Level 3, Energy House 18-20 Cavenagh Street
Gladstone Central, AU
Hanson Rd
Melbourne, AU
Level 7/360 Collins St
Perth, AU
152-158 St Georges Terrace
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Rio Tinto Financials and Metrics

Rio Tinto Revenue

Rio Tinto's revenue was reported to be $40.52 b in FY, 2018 which is a 1.2% increase from the previous period.
USD

Revenue (H1, 2019)

20.7b

Net income (H1, 2019)

2.9b

EBIT (H1, 2019)

5.3b

Market capitalization (29-May-2020)

90.2b

Closing stock price (29-May-2020)

53.9

Cash (30-Jun-2019)

6.9b

EV

98.7b
Rio Tinto's current market capitalization is $90.2 b.
Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Revenue

33.8b40.0b40.5b

Revenue growth, %

18%1%

Operating expense total

27.0b25.9b22.8b

EBIT

6.8b14.1b17.7b
Half Year
USDH1, 2017H1, 2018H1, 2019

Revenue

19.3b19.9b20.7b

Operating expense total

13.2b13.5b12.8b

EBIT

6.1b6.5b5.3b

EBIT margin, %

32%32%25%
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Cash

8.2b10.6b10.7b

Accounts Receivable

2.3b2.3b2.2b

Inventories

2.9b3.5b3.4b

Current Assets

15.1b18.7b20.2b
Half Year
USDH1, 2017H1, 2018H1, 2019

Cash

7.7b6.0b6.9b

Accounts Receivable

3.1b

Inventories

3.3b3.5b3.6b

Current Assets

14.4b14.6b16.5b
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Depreciation and Amortization

4.8b4.4b4.0b

Inventories

292.0m(482.0m)(587.0m)

Accounts Payable

229.0m421.0m476.0m

Cash From Operating Activities

8.5b13.9b11.8b
Half Year
USDH1, 2017H1, 2018H1, 2019

Depreciation and Amortization

2.1b2.0b2.1b

Inventories

(331.0m)(463.0m)(23.0m)

Accounts Payable

(456.0m)(442.0m)(401.0m)

Cash From Operating Activities

6.3b5.2b6.4b
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USDY, 2019

EV/EBIT

18.7 x

EV/CFO

15.4 x

Debt/Equity

0.3 x

Debt/Assets

0.2 x

Financial Leverage

2 x
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Rio Tinto Operating Metrics

Rio Tinto's Customers was reported to be 2 k in FY, 2018.
FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Countries

35 35 35

Customers

2 k

Suppliers

37 k

Ore Shipments, tonnes (Pilbara Iron)

268.90 m270 m280.80 m
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Rio Tinto Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Kennecott Utah Copper LLCJanuary 22, 2015
Iron Ore Company of CanadaMarch 01, 2013
Richards Bay MiningSeptember 07, 2012$1.90 b
Hathor ExplorationJanuary 12, 2012
Ivanhoe MinesJune 21, 2011$502 m
Anglesey Aluminium Metal LtdJune 13, 2008
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.October 31, 2007
North LimitedAugust 05, 2000€1.30 b
Aluchemie
Aluminium division of Rio Tinto
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Rio Tinto Revenue Breakdown

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Rio Tinto revenue breakdown by business segment: 5.2% from Industrial minerals , 49.0% from Iron Ore, 29.7% from Aluminium, 5.9% from Copper and 10.3% from Other

Rio Tinto revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 9.1% from Europe (excluding UK), 15.5% from United States of America, 9.6% from Japan, 44.6% from China, 11.5% from Asia (excluding China and Japan) and 9.7% from Other

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Rio Tinto Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    F

    46/100

  • CEO Rating

    F

    33/100

  • Compensation

    C

    60/100

  • Diversity

    F

    45/100

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Rio Tinto News and Updates

March 31, 2020

Contour partners with Chinsay following a successful transaction with Cargill and Rio Tinto

Contour, the open trade finance network, has today announced its partnership with Chinsay, the leadi...
March 12, 2020

Rio Tinto to pay ex-CEO's deferred bonus with interest

Rio Tinto Ltd will pay out part of a delayed bonus to former Chief Executive Sam Walsh after a dispute resolution process found that the payments should not be held up, both parties said on Thursday.
March 09, 2020

David Gonski is chairing a new edtech accelerator for Rio Tinto aimed at creating a future digital workforce

  Mining giant Rio Tinto is investing $10 million in a new startup accelerator to tackle potential skills gaps in Australia’s future workforce. The four-year Future Minds Accelerator program, supported by startup accelerator BlueChilli and Amazon Web Services (AWS), will target school-age learners, …
February 26, 2020

Rio Tinto returns record dividend as firm warns of coronavirus impact

Rio Tinto today returned a record final divided of $3.7bn as the Anglo-Australian mining giant thanked the strength of its The post Rio Tinto returns record dividend as firm warns of coronavirus impact appeared first on CityAM.
February 26, 2020

Rio Tinto Rejects Setting Targets for Customers’ Pollution

Rio Tinto Rejects Setting Targets for Customers’ Pollution
February 20, 2020

Rio Tinto seeks international arbitration on tax dispute with Mongolia

Global Miner Rio Tinto said on Friday its Mongolian unit had begun an international arbitration process, seeking to resolve a dispute with the local tax authority.
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 Rio Tinto Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Rio Tinto founded?

    Rio Tinto was founded in 1873.

  • Who are Rio Tinto key executives?

    Rio Tinto's key executives are J-S Jacques, Jakob Stausholm and Bold Baatar.

  • How many employees does Rio Tinto have?

    Rio Tinto has 46,007 employees.

  • What is Rio Tinto revenue?

    Latest Rio Tinto annual revenue is $40.5 b.

  • What is Rio Tinto revenue per employee?

    Latest Rio Tinto revenue per employee is $880.8 k.

  • Who are Rio Tinto competitors?

    Competitors of Rio Tinto include China Minmetals, Barrick Gold Corporation and Gerdau.

  • Where is Rio Tinto headquarters?

    Rio Tinto headquarters is located at 6 St James's Square, London.

  • Where are Rio Tinto offices?

    Rio Tinto has offices in London, Chicago, Greenwood Village, New York and in 26 other locations.

  • How many offices does Rio Tinto have?

    Rio Tinto has 32 offices.