Rio Tinto

Table of Contents

Executive Summary …………………………………………………................3

Introduction on Mining ………………………………………………………...4

Rio Tinto………………………………………………………………………..4

Global Demand…………………………………………………………………5

Evolution of Mining trends in the industry……………………………………..5

Mine of Future Program………………………………………………………...6

Components of Mine of Future Program………………………………………..6

Perth Centre……………………………………………………………………..6

Mine Trucks (AHS)……………………………………………………………..7

Loaders…………………………………………………………………………..7

Port Based Trains………………………………………………………………. 8

Auto haul………………………………………………………………………...8

Product Handling………………………………………………………………..8

Remote Ship Loading …………………………………………………………...8

Automated Operations in Mining Industry ……………………………………..9

Sustainability policies in Rio Tinto……………………………………………...9

Managing Strategic Resources in Australia and Global Competition…………..10

References ………………………………………………………………………12

Appendices………………………………………………………………………14

Executive Summary

The purpose of preparing this report is to briefly investigate and study about biggest mining company in Australia Rio-Tinto. The paper describes how rich Australia is with its natural resources and has the reserves to remain a major resources producer for many years, but faces a number of challenges in remaining competitive. In the Mining Industry Rio Tinto is one of the largest company in Australia.

Rio Tinto’s mining plant is based in Pilbara, Western Australia. Rio Tinto’s process of incremental innovation has taken place in the mining industry for many years, but has recently accelerated with the emergence of powerful new technologies. These innovations have delivered a broad range of benefits, including enhanced employee health and safety outcomes, technical efficiencies that make better use of equipment and cut down on materials and energy usage, and improved environmental outcomes. They are also diverse and specifically tailored to a particular mining environment such as a wide range of...