Editing Rio Tinto Group (section)

== Segments ==
Rio Tinto splits its business to focus on specific metals so each unit of the business can implement the best strategy for that product area. Below is a brief description of each business unit,

=== Iron Ore ===
As one of the leading producers of iron ore, this division is one of the integral parts of Rio Tinto. The division is responsible for 17 mines, 4 port terminals, and a rail network of over 2,000 km. The division employs 15,000 people and brought in a revenue of $30.9 billion.

=== Aluminium ===
As one of the most recyclable metals, Rio Tinto aims to boost the production of low-carbon aluminium. It is a key material in products ranging from beverages to electric vehicles. The division also employs 15,000 people with a revenue of $14.1 billion.

=== Copper ===
One of the most crucial elements in the fight against climate change. Copper is critical for the rapid electrification that governments across the world are currently investing in. The group is currently focussing on expanding copper mines in existing mining areas and mining copper underground. Copper employs 8,000 people and brought in a revenue of $6.7 billion.

=== Minerals ===
This division involves a mix of ceramics and mineral compounds such as titanium dioxide, diamond, and borates. These materials are typically used for electronics and is a growing market. The division is pioneering ways to extract commodities from detritus such as extracting scandium oxide from titanium dioxide production. The group also aims to diversify its portfolio of commodities by acquiring new mines for the mining of other minerals such as lithium oxide. The division employs 8,000 people.

=== Commercial ===
The commercial group is responsible for the global sales, marketing, and logistics that mining entails. They liaise with markets, customers, and suppliers across the world to deliver metals/minerals. The group has built a network of 20,000 suppliers and over 2,000 customers. They work closely with this network to generate new insights and opportunities.

{| class="wikitable"
|'''Group'''
|'''Revenue/billions $'''
|'''Percentage'''
|-
|Iron Ore
|30.9
|27.08%
|-
|Aluminium
|14.1
|12.36%
|-
|Copper
|6.7
|5.87%
|-
|Minerals
|6.8
|5.96%
|-
|Commerical
|55.6
|48.73%
|}
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