Rio Tinto boosts 2025 Australian supplier spend to record A$19.7bn

AI Briefing

• – Rio Tinto spent A$19.7 billion with over 6,000 Australian suppliers in 2025, a record high, supporting jobs and businesses across the country.
• – A significant increase of A$2 billion from the previous year, with A$1.5 billion spent locally in regions where the company operates.
• – The boost in supplier spend is expected to support local jobs and communities.