It was founded in 1873 when a group of investors purchased a mine complex on the Rio Tinto, in Huelva, Spain, from the Spanish government. It has grown through a long series of mergers …

Our origins lie in our namesake, the Rio Tinto or red river mines in Huelva, a region in southern Spain. The ancient mines of Rio Tinto date back to 3000BC when Tartessians, Iberians, …

1873: The Rio Tinto Company (RTC) is launched. 1898: Hugh Matheson, the first chairman of the RTC dies, after serving 25 years, and laying the foundation for future prosperity. 1925: Sir …

The Rio Tinto Company Limited (RTC) was one of the founding companies of the Rio Tinto Group conglomerate, which was responsible of the exploitation of the Riotinto-Nerva mining basin in …

The company was founded in 1873, when a consortium of investors bought a mine complex on the Rio Tinto, in Huelva, Spain, from the Spanish Government. Since then, the company has …

Jul 25, 2013 · Rio Tinto Plc is engaged in the business of finding, mining and processing of mineral resources. It operates through five product groups: Aluminium, Copper, Diamonds & …

Nov 5, 2024 · How did Rio Tinto become a mining giant? Rio Tinto was founded in 1873 when a group of investors purchased a mine complex on the Rio Tinto, in Huelva, Spain from the …

Nov 19, 2023 · How Rio Tinto changed Australia. The group’s pioneering role in the Pilbara helped transform the nation through engagement with Asia. A new book reveals the full story …

A complete timeline of Rio Tinto's History from founding to present including key milestones and major events.

HISTORY of RIO TINTO MINES. By Chris Chaplow and Fiona Flores Watson. The Rio Tinto mines, located in the north of Huelva province, are reputed to be the oldest mines in the world; …