Our Commitment

Today, our businesses face constant pressure as global markets change. Western Australia and its communities also face new challenges in their endeavour to grow and prosper. How can WA and Rio Tinto face the future with confidence?

The mining industry is a key business sector in Western Australia, being a major employer and a significant contributor to the state economy. Rio Tinto, through our iron ore, diamond, salt and talc businesses, is a leader in the industry and has a long established and historically significant relationship with Western Australia.

Rio Tinto is committed to Western Australia and intends to continue operating in the state over the long term. For Rio Tinto to achieve ongoing success it must be part of a prosperous community.

It is in this context that we have established the Rio Tinto WA Future Fund - to identify and support initiatives that can contribute to the future development of the state and the welfare of its people.

It is expected that the partnership program will provide significant support over several years to a number of innovative projects that can play a role in shaping the future of the state and assist West Australians to face the future with confidence.