May 2024

Sinead Kaufman, chief executive of minerals at Rio Tinto discusses how Europe must attract investors to secure its supplies of critical raw materials in this article on the EIT Raw Materials site.

As we celebrate our second anniversary at Rincon, we’re showcasing the operational safety progress we’ve made on-site.

Rincon operates on the Puna de Atacama, a high-altitude plateau located 3800m above sea level. At that altitude, the atmosphere is so thin it contains 35% less oxygen, and 40% stronger UV exposure. In these extreme conditions, nothing matters more than keeping yourself safe.