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Rio Tinto — 32nd Congress of the International Association of Lyceum Clubs, Perth (2013)
16 slides from Rio Tinto's conference presentation, 2013
Slide 1: Introduction and acknowledgements
First, I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we are gathered, the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation and I pay my respects to their elders both past and present. I would also like to acknowledge Eltje Brill Meijer, Joanne Silver, Shirley King, Elizabeth McGlew,
Slide 2: Everything we produce is useful
Everything we produce is useful. We operate in more than 40 countries and employ about 71,000 people whose health and safety is paramount. The nature of our business means that a mine or smelter may operate for many decades. We therefore make long‐term commitments to our operations and to the people
Slide 3: Rio Tinto in Australia
Turning to Australia, where we began in 1905, today over 200,000 Australians own shares in Rio Tinto. W paid We id $4 billion billi ini salaries l i and d allowances ll to t over 23 23,000 000 A Australians t li di directly tl employed l db by us iin 2012 and our operations create significant indire
Slide 4: Second largest iron ore producer, Pilbara operations
We are the second largest iron ore producer in the world and most of our production occurs right here in Western Australia In the Pilbara we have 14 mines, Australia. mines three port facilities and a 1,500 1 500 km rail network. network The operations are in the middle of a significant growth phase
Slide 5: Australian landscape, climate and remote locations
One of the things that define Australia for many is our landscape and climate, and that is definitely a factor t consider to id when h reviewing i i th the Mi Mining i IIndustry. d t TTodayd th the unique i b beauty t off th these regions i creates t immense pride among locals, it generates impressi
Slide 6: Fly-in/fly-out and modern camps
However for those not prepared to live in a regional location, (often due to children’s schooling, dual careers elder care or just absence from familiar networks and family connection) the industry has created careers, fly‐in/fly‐out or drive‐in/drive‐out options, providing more opportunity for peop
Slide 7: Mining workforce in the 1960s
In the 1960’s it was common for jobs to only go to “Only fully qualified and experienced men usually up to 45 years andd th they wouldld b be paid id $1.27 $1 27 per hour. h It was a common profile fil for f allll Companies C i att the th time. ti In part driven by societal trends and traditions, an
Slide 8: Women in the workforce today
Today, however with modern amenities, technological advances as well as a change in societal norms (i l di about (including b t what h t girls i l should h ld study t d att school h l or university), i it ) resource companies i hhave actively ti l sought ht to attract and retain women in their workf
Slide 9: From this picture
So one might say we have seen our business move from this picture 9
Slide 10: Diversity and Aboriginal employment
– to something more like this We took this photograph last year at an event in Yandicoogina, one of our operating sites in the Pilbara. And yes that is a pink haul truck – your eyes are not playing tricks on you! We welcomed a group of 150 Western Australian women from a variety of backgrounds with
Slide 11: Surplus water management, Hamersley Agricultural Project
A classic example of how we are responding to challenges in the industry and the way we need to operate i the in th future f t is i our managementt off surplus l water, t th the result lt off accessing i d deposits it th thatt sit it b below l ththe water t table and through dewatering prior to mini
Slide 12: Long-term strategy and vision
We are a business with a long term strategy and we operate with a long term vision. We have mine plans th t llookk fforward that d 10 10, 20 20, 30 years ‐ and d sometimes ti far f longer. l We W are going i tot b be operating ti ffor a llong time to come so we need to use our resources effectively
Slide 13: Next-generation technology and Mine of the Future
Our business is committed to investing in next‐generation technology and actively promotes innovative thi ki tto achieve thinking hi a true t revolution l ti iin the th way mining i i iis conducted d t d and d how h value l isi extracted t t d from f resources. It’s also an important part of our str
Slide 14: Underground copper mining and Block Cave Knowledge Centre
By 2030 underground mines will contribute 60 per cent of Rio Tinto’s Copper Group’s revenue. Our challenge h ll is i iin sourcing, i ttraining i i andd retaining t i i peoplel with ith th the professional, f i l ttechnical h i l and d operational ti l competence required to operate these mines. In r
Slide 15: Employee volunteering and community partnerships
Firstly our employees’ play an active role in their local communities with a large number of them embracing events and fundraising activities, collectively raising significant funds and committing significant hours to a diverse range of charities and community groups. Activities, such as Movember, S
Slide 16: Closing remarks and thank you
Yes, we produce a lot of useful things. But in so doing we are, I believe, undoubtedly a force for good. Rio Ti t is Tinto i a major j Global Gl b l Company, C with ith a large l Australian A t li presence, making ki a significant i ifi t contribution t ib ti and d with a long successful future ahea
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