Rio Tinto

[PUBLIC]

HQ: London, UK / Melbourne · Est. 1873 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Rio Tinto: 1 model. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PUBLIC

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

London, UK / Melbourne

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO / ASX: RIO) is a global mining company developing autonomous mining operations. Operates the world's largest fleet of autonomous trucks (Komatsu and Caterpillar) at iron ore mines in Western Australia (Pilbara). Pioneering Mine of the Future program with autonomous drills, trains, and trucks.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 70.7%

Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • PUBLIC

Key Facts

Founded1873, London, UK / Melbourne, Australia
CEOJakob Stausholm (2021-)
ProductIron ore, aluminum, copper, lithium mining; operating 1,500+ km of autonomous rail network (AutoHaul)
PublicLSE: RIO; ASX: RIO; NYSE: RIO
RoboticsAutoHaul - world's first fully autonomous heavy-haul railway; 240+ autonomous mining trucks; drone fleet for survey
PatentsAutonomous haul truck systems, AutoHaul rail automation, drone survey systems, mining process automation
StockLSE: RIO / ASX: RIO
Autonomous miningWorld's largest autonomous truck fleet in Pilbara
Mine of the FutureAutonomous drills, trains, trucks

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Rio Tinto.

Leadership & Founders

1 entry

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Jakob Stausholmsecondary-verified

ceo

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Hitachi Construction Machinery1 · 1× joint · 2 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Hitachi Construction Machinery x Rio TintoOct 8, 2025

    MOST RECENT · Hitachi Construction Machinery x Rio Tinto · 2025-10-08 · with Hitachi Construction Machinery · OPERATING

FAQ

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What is Rio Tinto?

Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO / ASX: RIO) is a global mining company developing autonomous mining operations. Operates the world's largest fleet of autonomous trucks (Komatsu and Caterpillar) at iron ore mines in Western Australia (Pilbara). Pioneering Mine of the Future program with autonomous drills, trains, and trucks.

What does Rio Tinto make?

Rio Tinto has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Rio Tinto Autonomous Truck (Rio Tinto builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).

Is Rio Tinto publicly traded?

Yes. Rio Tinto is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Rio Tinto?

Jakob Stausholm is the ceo of Rio Tinto, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Rio Tinto?

Rio Tinto is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Rio Tinto headquartered?

Rio Tinto is headquartered in London, UK / Melbourne, Australia.

Who owns Rio Tinto?

Rio Tinto is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Rio Tinto operate robots?

Rio Tinto is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Rio Tinto a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Rio Tinto ranks in roughly the top 30% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Rio Tinto founded?

Rio Tinto was founded in 1873.

Is Rio Tinto safe?

Rio Tinto has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.