About us
Australian coal operations will play a key role in Rio Tinto's plan to meet strong future demand for energy and steel, by operating and growing its global coal and uranium portfolio to maximise shareholder returns.
Rio Tinto Coal Australia is one of Australia's leading mining organisations with a highly successful record in the development and management of world-class open cut and underground coal operations.
Rio Tinto Coal Australia is 100 per cent owned by the Rio Tinto Group. Learn more about Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto has made a commitment to sustainable development and Rio Tinto Coal Australia works to ensure that commitment is evident in everything we do. We believe acting responsibly will result in long term business benefits such as lowering risks, reducing costs, creating options and ensuring access to future resources. Read more about our sustainable development results.
Business overview
In Queensland, Rio Tinto Coal Australia operates the Blair Athol, Hail Creek, Kestrel and Clermont mines. In New South Wales, Rio Tinto Coal Australia manages Coal & Allied's operations at Mount Thorley Warkworth, Hunter Valley Operations and Bengalla.
Doing business with Rio Tinto
The Rio Tinto Group is a worldwide organisation.