Rio Tinto is a leading Anglo-Australian mining company that focuses on extracting and refining the Earth’s mineral resources. It’s one of the world’s largest metals and mining companies in terms of revenue and market capitalisation, with a diverse portfolio of gold, copper, diamonds, uranium, aluminium and iron ore. Founded in 1873 in Andalusia, Spain, the company now has headquarters in London and operates in 35 countries worldwide, with over 60 operations and projects. In 2018, Rio Tinto became the first major mining company in the world to stop producing fossil fuels such as coal, and it’s dedicated to sustainability within the industry. Rio Tinto stock is dual listed on the London Stock Exchange and Australian Securities Exchange and is also a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Spread bet or trade CFDs on our Rio Tinto share price.