Stock Report: Rio Tinto PLC ADS (RIO) Report Updated: Jun 17, 2013 | Print This Page

Rio Tinto plc engages in finding, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. Its businesses include operating open pit and underground mines, mills, refineries, and smelters, as well as various research and service facilities. The company is involved in the mining and production of aluminum products, including bauxite, alumina, and aluminum; copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and nickel; diamonds; minerals, such as borates, titanium dioxide feedstocks, high purity iron, metal powders, zircon, and rutile; thermal and coking coal, and uranium; and iron ore and salt. It primarily operates in Australia, North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and southern Africa. Rio Tinto plc was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.