Rio Tinto spends record A$12 billion with Western Australian suppliers in 2025

PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto’s development of its replacement mines in the Pilbara has increased its spend with Western Australian suppliers to a record A$12.1 billion in 2025, A$1.8 billion more than the prior year. This is a testament to the outstanding work of the state’s supplier community. The contribution of Pilbara-based suppliers has been particularly remarkable, with spend more than