Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 22, 2023 3:30 AM ET Conference Call Participants Good morning, and good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the presentation of Rio Tinto's 2022 financial results. Here in the room, can I please ask you to switch off your phone or at least turn it to silent? As usual, you'll hear today from Jakob and Peter, and this time hopefully from Bold as well, followed by a Q&A session. For those of you on the phone, on the web, you'll receive instructi ...

Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) Q2 2022 Results Conference Call July 27, 2022 6:30 PM ET Company Participants Menno Sanderse - Head, IR Jakob Stausholm - CEO & Executive Director Peter Cunningham - CFO & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Liam Fitzpatrick - Deutsche Bank Richard Hatch - Berenberg Paul Young - Goldman Sachs Alain Gabriel - Morgan Stanley Danielle Chigumira - Crédit Suisse Jatinder Goel - BNP Paribas Exane Hayden Bairstow - Macquarie Robert Stein - CLSA Lyndon Fagan - JPMorgan Myles A ...

Summary of Rio Tinto Group Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO) - **Event**: Bank of America Virtual Global Metals, Mining and Steel Conference - **Date**: May 17, 2022 - **Participants**: Jakob Stausholm (CEO), Jason Fairclough (Bank of America), James Redfern (Bank of America) [1][2] Key Industry Insights - **Current Economic Climate**: The world is experiencing significant uncertainty, with discussions around inflation and recession risks due to geopolitical crises like the Ukraine conflict [3][5] - **Long-term Outlook**: Despite short-term unpredictability, there is confidence in the long-term demand for materials essential for energy transition, particularly as climate change becomes a pressing issue [6][7] Core Company Strategies and Objectives - **Decarbonization Commitment**: Rio Tinto is focused on decarbonizing its operations while growing its business, emphasizing the need for materials like lithium and copper for the energy transition [6][7][11] - **Cultural Reset**: The company is undergoing a cultural transformation to enhance relationships with communities and stakeholders, particularly traditional landowners [8][9] - **Four Key Objectives**: 1. Become the best operator 2. Achieve impeccable ESG credentials 3. Excel in development 4. Strengthen social license [10][16] Financial Performance - **Record Results**: In the previous year, Rio Tinto reported $21 billion in after-tax profits and a return on capital employed of 44% [5] Operational Developments - **Safety Achievements**: The company has maintained a fatality-free record for three years, highlighting its commitment to safety [10][24] - **Investment Plans**: Rio Tinto plans to invest approximately $7.5 billion in value-accretive projects from 2022 to 2030 to support its decarbonization goals [11] - **New Projects**: - Underground mining at Oyu Tolgoi is progressing, with a focus on rebuilding relationships in Mongolia [12][21] - Acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina and development of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea are underway [12][38] Innovations and Technology - **ELYSIS Joint Venture**: The partnership with Alcoa aims to produce CO2-free aluminum, marking a significant technological advancement in the industry [11][34] - **Scandium and Tellurium Production**: Rio Tinto has opened a scandium plant in Canada and a tellurium plant in Utah, both utilizing waste streams for profitable extraction [13][15][14] Market Position and Future Prospects - **Aluminum Business**: The aluminum segment is expected to grow significantly due to its lower carbon footprint compared to competitors, despite past challenges [29] - **Lithium Demand**: The company anticipates a tenfold increase in lithium demand by 2030, positioning its Rincon and Jadar projects as critical assets [36][37] Conclusion - **Commitment to Growth**: Despite economic uncertainties, Rio Tinto is focused on executing its strategies, investing in essential commodities for the energy transition, and maintaining strong financial health [16]

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Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 22, 2022 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Menno Sanderse - Head, IR Jakob Stausholm - CEO & Executive Director Peter Cunningham - CFO & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Paul Young - Goldman Sachs Group Jason Fairclough - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hayden Bairstow - Macquarie Research Alain Gabriel - Morgan Stanley Lyndon Fagan - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liam Fitzpatrick - Deutsche Bank Kaan Peker - RBC Capital Markets Robert Bra ...

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Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) First Half 2021 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2021 4:30 AM ET Company Participants Jakob Stausholm – Chief Executive Officer Peter Cunningham – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Paul Young – Goldman Sachs Jason Fairclough – Bank of America Rahul Anand – Morgan Stanley Liam Fitzpatrick – Deutsche Bank Lyndon Fagan – JPMorgan Paul McTaggart – Citigroup Myles Allsop – UBS Robert Stein – CLSA Tyler Broda – RBC Alain Gabriel – Morgan Stanley Sergey Donskoy – Soci ...

RioTinto 2020 Full Year Results 17 February 2021 Cautionary and supporting statements This presentation has been prepared by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (together with their subsidiaries, "Rio Tinto"). By accessing/attending this presentation you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following statement. Forward-looking statements This presentation includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than s ...

Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 17, 2021 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Jakob Stausholm - Chief Executive Peter Toth - Group Executive, Strategy and Development Conference Call Participants Paul Young - Goldman Sachs Jason Fairclough - Bank of America Hayden Bairstow - Macquarie Lyndon Fagan - JP Morgan Alain Gabriel - Morgan Stanley Myles Allsop - UBS Glyn Lawcock - UBS Dominic OÂ'Kane - JP Morgan Richard Hatch - Berenberg Unidentified Company Representative Thank you, ...

RioTinto | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | Bernstein Strategic Decisions conference | | | | | | | Jakob Stausholm, CFO | | | | | | | 23 September 2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cautionary and supporting statements This presentation has been prepared by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (together with their subsidiaries, "Rio Tinto"). By accessing/attending this presentation you acknowledge that you hav ...