Rio Tinto (RIO) is a global mining giant with roots back to 1873. In this episode we trace its evolution from a single Spanish mine to a vertically integrated powerhouse that digs, processes, and sells everything from iron ore and copper to aluminum and diamonds. We unpack the company’s push into tech and “green” minerals for the energy transition, led by big projects like Oyu Tolgoi and Simandou, alongside the built-in vulnerability of heavy exposure to volatile commodity markets and reliance on major buyers overseas. Competition from other super-majors and specialist miners is fierce, and Rio’s reputation and operations have been rocked by high-profile ESG failures — most notably the Juukan Gorge destruction — plus environmental incidents and geopolitical risk. Is Rio a resilient legacy leader poised to benefit from electrification, or a colossal operation wrestling with structural, reputational, and market headwinds?

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