Rio Tinto Aluminium is a division of Rio Tinto Group specializing in bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting operations. The company operates across Australia and international regions. Integrated production facilities support global aluminum supply chains serving construction and industrial markets.

Rio Tinto Aluminium evolved from Rio Tinto’s aluminum business, which expanded significantly after acquiring Alcan in 2007.

The division strengthened bauxite and alumina production throughout the 2010s across Australia and international operations.

By the 2020s, Rio Tinto Aluminium maintained a global presence in integrated aluminum production.

Primary Mining Regions
Rio Tinto Aluminium operates bauxite mines in Queensland and the Northern Territory, along with alumina refineries in Queensland and Western Australia. These regions host large scale high quality bauxite deposits.

Infrastructure and Processing Facilities
Operations include open pit bauxite extraction, refining facilities producing alumina, and aluminum smelting plants. Rail and conveyor systems connect mines to refineries and coastal export terminals.

Strategic Geographic Advantage
Coastal proximity and integrated logistics strengthen export reliability to Asian and global aluminum markets. Established infrastructure ensures efficient value chain integration.

During 2024, Rio Tinto Aluminium maintained stable bauxite and alumina output across Queensland and Western Australia, emphasizing refining efficiency improvements.

Operational programs included emission reduction initiatives and logistics coordination across integrated mining and smelting operations.

In 2025, strategic priorities include sustaining production performance and strengthening supply integration within global aluminum markets.