Consolidated revenue by destination
Disclosure of geographical areas [text block]
Items that have been/may be subsequently reclassified to the income statement:
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax [abstract]
Financial assets, at fair value
Financial assets, at fair value
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Asia (excluding Greater China, Japan and South Korea)
Asia Excluding Greater China And Japan [Member]
Asia excluding China and Japan.
Forward Commodity Price And Mine Production, Measurement Input
Forward Commodity Price And Mine Production, Measurement Input [Member]
Forward Commodity Price And Mine Production, Measurement Input
Close down restoration and environmental
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member]
Net debt on acquisition date
Change in net debt on acquisition
Increase (Decrease) In Net Debt On Acquisition Date
Increase (Decrease) In Net Debt On Acquisition Date
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Decrease in carrying value of renewable power purchase agreements due to forecast electricity prices
Decrease In Carrying Value Of Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Due To Forecast Electricity Prices
Decrease In Carrying Value Of Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Due To Forecast Electricity Prices
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Other financial assets
Other non-current financial assets
Higher rate of taxation of 30% on Australian earnings
Tax Effect From Higher Rate Of Taxation On Underlying Earnings
The product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate in Australia. Same definition as above by at Australian tax rate.
Levels of fair value hierarchy [domain]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [domain]
Underlying EBITDA
Underlying E B I T D A
Underlying EBITDA.
Classes of share capital [axis]
Classes of share capital [axis]
Inter-segment transactions
Elimination of intersegment amounts [member]
Equity dividends paid to owners of Rio Tinto
Dividends paid to equity holders of parent, classified as financing activities
Financial and general covenants
Debt Instruments Restrictive Covenants
Debt Instruments Restrictive Covenants
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Deferred tax liabilities (net of deferred tax assets)
Deferred tax liabilities recognised as of acquisition date
Total equity
Opening balance
Closing balance
Equity
Cash flows from operations
Cash flows from (used in) operations
Other items
Other tax effects for reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense (income)
Utilisation of previously unrecognised deferred tax assets
Tax Effect Of Utilisation Of Previously Unrecognised Deferred Tax Assets
Tax Effect Of Utilisation Of Previously Unrecognised Deferred Tax Assets
Share of other comprehensive (loss)/income of equity accounted units, net of tax
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Minerals
Minerals [Member]
Minerals
Net finance income (expense)
Finance income (cost)
Commitments and contingencies
Disclosure of commitments [text block]
Purchases of financial assets
Purchase of financial instruments, classified as investing activities
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Gold
Gold [Member]
Gold1
Gross product sales
Gross Product Sales [Member]
Gross sales revenue.
Statements [Line Items]
Statements [Line Items]
Statements line items.
Share of other comprehensive (losses)/gains of equity accounted units, net of tax
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Central exploration and evaluation expenditures
Exploration And Evaluation Not Attributed To Product Groups [Member]
Exploration and evaluation not attributed to product groups.
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]
Provisionally Priced Receivables
Provisionally Priced Receivables [Member]
Provisionally Priced Receivables
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement:
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax [abstract]
Level 1
Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Restructuring, project and one-off costs
Restructuring Project And One Off Costs [Member]
Restructuring, project and one-off costs.
Closely Related Listed Product
Closely Related Listed Product [Member]
Closely Related Listed Product
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Central pension costs, share-based payments, insurance and derivatives
Central Pension Costs Share Based Payments And Insurance [Member]
Central pension costs, share-based payments and insurance.
Net exchange gains/(losses) on external net debt and intragroup balances
Exchange Gains (Losses) On Us Dollar External Debt And Intra Group
Exchange gains on US Dollar external debt and intra group.
Change in receivables and other assets
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable
Level 2
Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [abstract]
Derivatives related to net debt
Derivative Financial Assets Related To Net Debt At Fair Value
Derivative Financial Assets Related To Net Debt At Fair Value
Trade and other payables
Trade and other non-current payables
– attributable to owners of Rio Tinto (net earnings)
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent
Oyu Tolgoi project finance
Oyu Tolgoi Project Finance [Member]
Oyu Tolgoi Project Finance
Statement of financial position [abstract]
– Provisions (including exchange differences on provisions)
Adjustments for provisions
Chalco Iron Ore Holdings Ltd (CIOH)
Chalco Iron Ore Holdings Ltd (CIOH) [Member]
Chalco Iron Ore Holdings Ltd (CIOH)
Cover [Abstract]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Transfers and other movements
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, other provisions
Dividends paid to holders of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Lithium
Lithium [Member]
Lithium
– decreases and unused amounts reversed
Unused provision reversed, other provisions
Charged/(credited) to profit:
Charged Credited To Profit [Abstract]
Charged credited to profit abstract.
Total current liabilities
Current liabilities
Porto Trombetas (MRN)
MRN Porto Trombetas [Member]
MRN Porto Trombetas
Rio Tinto Limited
Rio Tinto Limited [Member]
Rio Tinto Limited.
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed for cash-generating unit [line items]
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed for cash-generating unit [line items]
Inventories
Current inventories
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets
Individual assets or cash-generating units [axis]
Individual assets or cash-generating units [axis]
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests [member]
– attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests
Unrecognised current period operating losses
Tax Effect Of Unrecognised Current Year Operating Gains (Losses)
Tax Effect Of Unrecognised Current Year Operating Gains (Losses)
Share premium account
Share premium
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities [abstract]
Trade and other financial payables
Trade And Other Financial Payables
Trade and other financial payables.
Acquisition and disposals
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals Explanatory [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals Explanatory
Sales revenue by destination (as a percent)
Percentage of entity's revenue
Net operating costs (excluding items disclosed separately)
Net Operating Expenses
The amount of net operating expenses not separately disclosed on the income statement.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (SMM)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (SMM) [Member]
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (SMM)
Total comprehensive income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
Comprehensive income
Summary of litigation disputes
Litigation Disputes [Table Text Block]
Litigation Disputes
Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Cash And Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Cash And Cash Equivalents
Retained earnings
Retained earnings
Measurement [domain]
Measurement [domain]
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and analysis of cash flows on acquisition
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [text block]
Basis of preparation
Disclosure of basis of preparation of financial statements [text block]
Dividend Type [Axis]
Dividend Type [Axis]
Dividend type.
Weighted average statutory tax rate on Australian earnings
Weighted Average Statutory Tax Rate, Australian Earnings
Weighted Average Statutory Tax Rate, Australian Earnings
Contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in joint ventures
Contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in joint ventures
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Amortisation of discount on provisions
Expense Due To Undwinding Of Discount On Provisions And Receivables
Expense due to undwinding of discount on provisions and receivables.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Close-down, restoration and environmental provisions
Non-current provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs
Bridge Loan Facility
Bridge Loan Facility [Member]
Bridge Loan Facility
Total assets
Assets
Other investing cash flows
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, classified as investing activities
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Associates [domain]
Associates [domain]
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Forward, option and embedded derivatives contracts
Derivative financial assets
Subsidiaries [axis]
Subsidiaries [axis]
Inventories
Non-current inventories
Types of interest rates [axis]
Types of interest rates [axis]
Going concern
Disclosure of going concern [text block]
Net interest paid
Interest paid, classified as operating activities
Impact of changes in tax rates
Tax effect from change in tax rate
Consolidated sales revenue
Consolidated sales revenue
Revenue
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Share capital
Issued capital [member]
Geographical areas [axis]
Geographical areas [axis]
Borrowings
Current borrowings
Classes of other provisions [domain]
Classes of other provisions [domain]
Other reserves
Other reserves [member]
Number of shares issued and fully paid (in shares)
Number of shares issued and fully paid
Leases
Non-current lease liabilities
Net change in costs of hedging reserve
Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax Costs Of Hedging
Other comprehensive income, before tax, costs of hedging.
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed for cash-generating unit [table]
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed for cash-generating unit [table]
Intangible assets
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Basis of preparation
Explanation of measurement bases for financial instruments used in preparing financial statements [text block]
Pre-tax gain
Gain (Loss) On Divestment In Joint Venture Project
Gain (Loss) On Divestment In Joint Venture Project
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, category
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, category [member]
Segments [domain]
Segments [domain]
Provisions for post-retirement benefits and other employment costs
Current Provisions For Employee Benefits And Other Employment Costs
Current Provisions For Employee Benefits And Other Employment Costs
Cash and cash equivalents
Balance per consolidated balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents
Property, plant and equipment
Property Plant And Equipments [Member]
This member stands for property, plant and equipments. It also represents the standard value for the 'Classes of property, plant and equipment' axis if no other member is used. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]
Prima facie tax payable at UK rate of 25%
Tax expense (income) at applicable tax rate
Resource depletion allowances
Tax Effect Of Resource Depletion Allowances
Tax Effect of Resource Depletion and Other Depreciation Allowances
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Held at amortised cost
Not Held At Fair Value [Member]
Not held at fair value.
Deferred consideration contingent on future milestones
Joint Venture, Deferred Contingent Consideration On Future Milestones
Joint Venture, Deferred Contingent Consideration On Future Milestones
Arcadium Lithium Plc
Arcadium Lithium Plc [Member]
Arcadium Lithium Plc
Listed bonds
Listed Bonds [Member]
Listed Bonds
US
UNITED STATES
– exchange losses/(gains) on provisions
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, other provisions
Business combinations [axis]
Business combinations [axis]
Currency translation gain (charge)
Currency translation arising on Rio Tinto Limited's share capital
Currency Translation Gain (Charge) Arising On Dual Listed Companies Share Capital
Represents the amount of exchange differences arising on the translation of the net assets of entities with functional currencies other than the US dollar are recognised directly in the currency translation reserve. These translation differences are shown in the statement of comprehensive income, with the exception of translation adjustments relating to Rio Tinto Limited’s share capital which are shown in the statement of changes in equity.
Opening balance
Closing balance
Total
Provisions
Provisions for post-retirement benefits and other employment costs
Non-Current Provisions For Employee Benefits And Other Employment Costs
Non-Current Provisions For Employee Benefits And Other Employment Costs
Greater China
Greater China [Member]
Greater China
Business combinations
Business combinations [domain]
Current assets
Current assets [abstract]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Non-current assets
Non-current assets [abstract]
Simandou Iron Ore Project
Simandou Iron Ore Project [Member]
Simandou iron ore project.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents recognised as of acquisition date
Taxation
Disclosure of income tax [text block]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Cash flows from consolidated operations
Cash flows from consolidated operations
Cash Flows From Used In Consolidated Operations
Cash flows from used in consolidated operations.
Weighted average statutory tax rate
Weighted Average Statutory Tax Rate
Weighted Average Statutory Tax Rate
Joint ventures [domain]
Joint ventures [domain]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Impairment charges (reversal), Pre-tax amount
Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Before Tax
Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Before Tax
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [table]
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [table]
Investments in equity shares and funds
Equity shares and quoted funds
Equity Shares And Quoted Funds
Equity Shares And Quoted Funds
Capital commitments [abstract]
Contractual payments
Contractual Payments
Contractual payments.
Summary of fair value of financial instruments
Disclosure of fair value of financial instruments [text block]
Exploration and evaluation expenditure (net of profit from disposal of interests in undeveloped projects)
Expense arising from exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [line items]
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [line items]
Depreciation and amortisation in equity accounted units
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
less: cash and cash equivalents balance acquired
less: cash and cash equivalents acquired
Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities [abstract]
Classes of financial assets [domain]
Classes of financial assets [domain]
Share of profit after tax of equity accounted units
Share Of Profit (Loss) After Tax In EAUs [Member]
Share Of Profit (Loss) After Tax In EAUs
Level 3
Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Losses on derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives
Summary of changes in the fair value of Level 3 financial assets and financial liabilities
Summary Of Movements In Level3 Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Summary of movements in Level 3 financial assets and financial liabilities.
Changes in accounting policies
Disclosure of accounting judgements and estimates [text block]
Employee share awards charged to the income statement
Increase (decrease) through share-based payment transactions, equity
Borrowings of Arcadium Lithium
Increase (Decrease) On Borrowings As Of Acquisition Date
Increase (Decrease) On Borrowings As Of Acquisition Date
Goodwill
Goodwill recognised as of acquisition date
Gains on disposal of interests in business
Gains on disposal of interests in businesses
Gain (loss) recognised on measurement to fair value less costs to sell or on disposal of assets or disposal groups constituting discontinued operation
less: loan advanced to Arcadium prior to acquisition
less: loan advanced to Arcadium prior to acquisition
(Increase) Decrease In Net Debt Due To Advancement Prior To Acquisition
(Increase) Decrease In Net Debt Due To Advancement Prior To Acquisition
Unobservable inputs [axis]
Unobservable inputs [axis]
Percentage of share of assets and liabilities
Joint Venture, Percentage Of Share Of Assets And Liabilities
Joint Venture, Percentage Of Share Of Assets And Liabilities
Total non-current assets
Non-current assets
Proportion of ownership interest in associate
Proportion of ownership interest in associate
Changes in the fair value of equity investments held at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
Change In Fair Value Of Equity Investments At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income
Change in fair value of equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income.
Segment consolidation items [domain]
Segment consolidation items [domain]
Other operations
Other Operations [Member]
Other operations.
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Other financial assets
Other current financial assets
Change in equity interest held by Rio Tinto
Increase (decrease) through transactions with owners, equity
Share of sales revenue of equity accounted units
Share Of Sales Revenue Of Equity Accounted Units
The amount of subsidiary sales to equity accounted units.
Assets
Categories of financial assets [abstract]
Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Acquired net debt
Adjustments For Increase (Decrease) In Debt Instruments Acquired
Adjustments For Increase (Decrease) In Debt Instruments Acquired
Acquisition price, per share (usd per share)
Acquisition, Purchase Price, Per Share
Acquisition, Purchase Price, Per Share
– Net impairment charges
Adjustments for impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
– changes to existing and new provisions
Increase In New And Existing Provisions, Mining Properties And Right-Of-Use Assets
Increase In New And Existing Provisions, Mining Properties And Right-Of-Use Assets
Current tax expense related to Pillar Two measures, less than
Current tax expense (income), related to Pillar Two income taxes
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities [abstract]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Winning Consortium Simandou Railway Pte Ltd And Winning Consortium Simandou Ports Pte Ltd
Winning Consortium Simandou Railway Pte Ltd And Winning Consortium Simandou Ports Pte Ltd [Member]
Winning Consortium Simandou Railway Pte Ltd And Winning Consortium Simandou Ports Pte Ltd
Other financial liabilities
Other non-current financial liabilities
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Geographical areas [domain]
Geographical areas [domain]
Increase in net debt after acquisition
Increase (Decrease) In Net Debt
Increase (Decrease) In Net Debt
Cash payment in consideration of equity to shareholders of Arcadium Lithium plc
Consideration Paid Of Equity To Shareholders
Consideration Paid Of Equity To Shareholders
Total net outflows in iron ore project
Total Net Outflows In Iron Ore Project
Total Net Outflows In Iron Ore Project
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Receivables and other assets
Trade and other current receivables
Adjustments for:
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) [abstract]
Amount paid to holders of convertible loan notes
less: convertible loan notes settled on change of control
(Increase) Decrease On Convertible Loan Notes Settled On Change Of Control As Of Acquisition Date
(Increase) Decrease On Convertible Loan Notes Settled On Change Of Control As Of Acquisition Date
Close-down, restoration and environmental provisions
Current provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Total cash consideration, excluding cash and cash equivalents acquired
Consideration paid (received)
Total
Equity attributable to owners of parent [member]
Finance costs
Finance costs
Types of interest rates [domain]
Types of interest rates [domain]
Individual assets or cash-generating units [domain]
Individual assets or cash-generating units [domain]
– Taxation
Adjustments for income tax expense
Cash payment to settle convertible loan notes
Consideration Paid For Settlement Of Convertible Loan Notes
Consideration Paid For Settlement Of Convertible Loan Notes
Equity issued to holders of non-controlling interests
Increase (decrease) through changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control, equity
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Recognition of previously unrecognised deferred tax assets
Tax Effect Of Recognition Of Previously Recognised Deferred Tax Assets
Tax Effect Of Recognition Of Previously Recognised Deferred Tax Assets
Other tax rates applicable outside the UK and Australia
Tax Effect Of Other Tax Rates Applicable Uk And Australia On Underlying Earnings
Tax Effect of Other Tax Rates Applicable UK and Australia on Underlying Earnings
Change in closure estimates (non-operating and fully impaired sites)
Increase (Decrease) In Closure Provision
Increase (Decrease) In Closure Provision
Derivatives related to net debt
Derivative Financial Liabilities Related To Net Debt At Fair Value
Derivative financial liabilities related to net debt at fair value.
Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Quebec Operations ("RTITQO")
Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Quebec Operations ("RTITQO") [Member]
Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Quebec Operations ("RTITQO")
Dividends from equity accounted units
Dividends received, classified as operating activities
Remeasurement gains on pension and post-retirement healthcare plans
Other comprehensive income, before tax, gains (losses) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Contingent liabilities related to joint ventures
Contingent liabilities related to joint ventures [member]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Finance items in subsidiaries
Finance Items
Finance Items
Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Cash and cash equivalents
Disclosure of cash and cash equivalents [text block]
Forward, option and embedded derivatives contracts
Derivative financial liabilities
Aluminium
Aluminium [Member]
Aluminium.
Rincon Funding Facility
Rincon project finance
Rincon Funding Facility [Member]
Rincon Funding Facility
Valuation techniques used in fair value measurement [axis]
Valuation techniques used in fair value measurement [axis]
Closure related receivables
Closure Related Receivables
Closure Related Receivables
Transaction costs
Acquisition-related costs for transaction recognised separately from acquisition of assets and assumption of liabilities in business combination
Newly consolidated operations
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions
Trade and other payables
Trade and other current payables
Applicable tax rate
Applicable tax rate
Share of equity accounted units
Share Of Equity Accounted Units And Adjustments [Member]
Share of equity accounted units and adjustments.
Statements [Table]
Statements [Table]
Statements table
– Cash flow hedge gains
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax
Loans to equity accounted units
Loans To Equity Accounted Units
The combined total of current and non-current loans to equity accounted units classified as other financial assets.
LME Forward Aluminum Price And Midwest Premium And Billet Premium, Measurement Input
LME Forward Aluminum Price And Midwest Premium And Billet Premium, Measurement Input [Member]
LME Forward Aluminum Price And Midwest Premium And Billet Premium, Measurement Input
Discounted cash flows
Discounted cash flow [member]
Rio Tinto Finance Usa Limited And Rio Tinto Finance Usa Plc
Rio Tinto Finance Usa Limited And Rio Tinto Finance Usa Plc [Member]
Rio Tinto Finance Usa Limited And Rio Tinto Finance Usa Plc
Tax effect of profit from equity accounted units and related expenses
Tax Effect Of Profit From Equity Accounted Units, Related Impairments And Expenses
Tax Effect Of Profit From Equity Accounted Units, Related Impairments And Expenses
Basis spread on variable rate
Borrowings, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Borrowings, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Equity accounted unit, tax charge
Equity Accounted Unit Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Tax Charge
Equity Accounted Unit Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Tax Charge
Operating profit
Profit (loss) from operating activities
Intangible assets
Identifiable intangible assets recognised as of acquisition date
Events after the balance sheet date
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [text block]
Borrowings
Non-current portion of non-current borrowings
Change in inventories
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in inventories
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Proceeds from additional borrowings, net of issue costs
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities
Lease principal payments
Payments of lease liabilities, classified as financing activities
– Share of profit after tax of equity accounted units
Adjustments for undistributed profits of investments accounted for using equity method
Non-wholly owned subsidiaries
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [abstract]
Other items
Other adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)
Derivatives Embedded In Electricity Contracts
Derivatives Embedded In Electricity Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Embedded In Electricity Contracts
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation.
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Consolidated sales revenue/Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets other than goodwill, investment property and other non-current assets
Measurement [axis]
Measurement [axis]
Total unrealised gains/(losses) transferred into other comprehensive income through cash flow hedges
Unrealised Gain Or Loss Transferred Into Other Comprehensive Income
Unrealised gain or loss transferred into other comprehensive income.
Close-down, restoration and environmental provisions
Disclosure of provisions [text block]
Statement of cash flows [abstract]
Taxation and finance items in equity accounted units
Taxation And Finance Items In Equity Accounted Units
Taxation and finance items in equity accounted units.
– amortisation of discount
Expense arising from passage of time on other provisions
Aluminium & Lithium
Aluminium And Lithium [Member]
Aluminium And Lithium
Adjustment on currency translation
Currency translation adjustments
Adjustment On Currency Translation
Adjustment on currency translation.
Floating interest rate
Floating interest rate [member]
Cash flows from consolidated operations
Consolidated Operations [Abstract]
Consolidated operations.
Central costs
Central Costs [Member]
Central costs.
Contingent liabilities indemnities and other performance guarantees
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract]
Disclosure of products and services [line items]
Disclosure of products and services [line items]
Nemaska Lithium Development Project
Nemaska Lithium Development Project [Member]
Nemaska Lithium Development Project
Fixed And Floating Rate SEC-Registered Debt Securities
Fixed And Floating Rate SEC-Registered Debt Securities [Member]
Fixed And Floating Rate SEC-Registered Debt Securities
Newly consolidated operations
Increase (decrease) through acquisition of subsidiary, equity
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests
Other products and freight services
Other Products And Freight Services [Member]
Other Product.
Current liabilities
Current liabilities [abstract]
Segment consolidation items [axis]
Segment consolidation items [axis]
Profit before finance items and taxation
Profit Before Finance Items And Taxation
The amount of profit (loss) from operating activities before finance items and tax expense/income of the entity.
Balance sheet analysis:
Balance Sheet Analysis [Abstract]
Balance sheet analysis abstract.
Share of equity accounted units
Share Of Equity Accounted Revenue Deducted To Reconcile To Revenue Per Income Statement
Share of equity accounted revenue deducted to reconcile to revenue per income statement.
– attributable to non-controlling interests
Profit (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests
Investments in equity accounted units
Investments accounted for using equity method
Capital and reserves
Equity [abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract]
Other financial liabilities
Other current financial liabilities
Cash payment in consideration of equity to shareholders of Arcadium Lithium plc
Portion of consideration paid (received) consisting of cash and cash equivalents
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income [abstract]
Canada
CANADA
Three Year Note, Floating Rate
Three Year Note, Floating Rate [Member]
Three Year Note, Floating Rate
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Total unrealised gains included in net operating costs
Unrealised Gains Included In Net Operating Costs
Total unrealised gains related to Level 3 financial assets and liabilities included in net operating costs.
Classes of share capital [domain]
Classes of share capital [domain]
Other assets and liabilities
Other (Assets) And Liabilities Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Other (Assets) And Liabilities Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Classes of contingent liabilities [domain]
Classes of contingent liabilities [domain]
Australia
AUSTRALIA
Iron Ore
Iron ore
Iron Ore [Member]
Iron ore.
Net funding of equity accounted units
Purchase of interests in investments accounted for using equity method
Purchase of interests in investments accounted for using equity method
Finance income
Finance income
Finance items
Finance Items [Abstract]
Finance items [abstract]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Close-down, restoration and environmental provisions
Close-Down, Restoration And Environment Provisions Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Close-Down, Restoration And Environment Provisions Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Proceeds from issue of equity to non-controlling interests
Proceeds from changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control
Proceeds from changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control
Disclosure of other provisions [Line Items]
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Summary of provisions including post-retirement benefits
Disclosure of other provisions [text block]
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, net of cash acquired
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, net of cash acquired
Cash flows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses, classified as investing activities
Treasury shares reissued and other movements
Increase (decrease) through treasury share transactions, equity
Share premium account
Share premium [member]
Royalty Receivables
Royalty Receivables [Member]
Royalty Receivables
Non-current
Non-current provisions
– attributable to owners of Rio Tinto
Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Opening balance
Closing balance
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities At Fair Value
Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Net impairment reversals/(charges) in the income statement
Impairment charges, net
Impairment Loss Reversal Of Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Net Of Tax
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss, Net of Tax
Share capital
Issued capital
Impairment charges net of reversals
Total Impairment Charges Net Of Reversals, Before Tax
Total Impairment Charges Net Of Reversals, Before Tax
Impairment charges (reversal), taxation
Impairment Loss Reversal Of Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Taxation
Tax expense (benefit) as a result of impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss.
Own shares purchased from Rio Tinto shareholders to satisfy share awards to employees
Increase (decrease) through exercise of options, equity
Trade and other financial receivables
Trade And Other Financial Receivables
Trade and other financial receivables.
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Unrealised (gains)/losses on embedded commodity and currency derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting (including foreign exchange)
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of commodity derivatives
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of commodity derivatives
Tax payable
Current tax liabilities, current
Percentage change in forecast electricity prices
Percentage Change In Forecast Electricity Prices
Percentage Change In Forecast Electricity Prices
Number of shares outstanding (in shares)
Number of shares outstanding
Products and services [axis]
Products and services [axis]
Change in trade and other payables
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable
Taxation
Taxation
Total taxation charge
Tax expense (income)
Disclosure of other provisions [abstract]
Other provisions
Other Provisions Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Other Provisions Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Sales of financial assets(c)
Proceeds from sales or maturity of financial instruments, classified as investing activities
Impairment
Disclosure of impairment of assets [text block]
Non-controlling interests
Impairment Loss Reversal Of Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss attributable to non-controlling interests.
Utilisation of other provisions
Utilisation Of Provisions For Other Provisions (Including Onerous Contracts And Legal Disputes)
Utilisation Of Provisions For Other Provisions (Including Onerous Contracts And Legal Disputes)
– Finance items
Adjustments for finance income (cost)
Share of profit after tax of equity accounted units
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method
Other Disclosures [Line Items]
Other Disclosures [Line Items]
Other disclosures.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets
Financial liabilities, at fair value
Financial liabilities, at fair value
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Summary of impairment charges
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed for cash-generating unit [text block]
Valuation techniques used in fair value measurement [domain]
Valuation techniques used in fair value measurement [domain]
Expected term of business transformation (in months)
Business Transformation, Expected Term
Business Transformation, Expected Term
Other financing cash flows
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, classified as financing activities
Tax relating to these components of other comprehensive income
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss
UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Goodwill
Goodwill
Adjustments to mining properties/right of use assets:
Adjustments To Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Adjustments to mining properties abstract.
Associates [axis]
Associates [axis]
Reportable segments
Reportable segments [member]
Shares Held By Public
Shares Held By Public [Member]
Shares held by public.
Fair value movements:
Fair Value Movements [Abstract]
Fair value movements.
Document Type
Document Type
Disposals/maturity of financial assets and liabilities
Disposal Or Maturity Of Financial Instruments
Disposal or maturity of financial instruments.
Copper
Copper [Member]
Copper.
Transaction costs
Fee and commission expense
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Impairment reversal included within share of profit after tax of equity accounted units
Impairment Reversal Of Equity Accounted Unit Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Before Tax
Impairment Reversal Of Equity Accounted Unit Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Before Tax
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
Tax Effect Of Recognition Of Previously Unrecognized Deferred Tax Assets
Tax effect of recognition of previously unrecognized deferred tax assets
Other
Other Borrowings [Member]
Other Borrowings
Tax relating to these components of other comprehensive income
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Consolidated operations
Profit or loss [abstract]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Joint ventures [axis]
Joint ventures [axis]
Classes of assets [axis]
Classes of assets [axis]
Additions/acquisitions of financial assets and liabilities
Purchases, Fair Value Measurements, Assets and Liabilities
Purchases, Fair Value Measurements, Assets and Liabilities
Applicable Forward Quoted Metal Prices, Measurement Input
Applicable Forward Quoted Metal Prices, Measurement Input [Member]
Applicable Forward Quoted Metal Prices, Measurement Input
Current
Current provisions
Depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries, excluding capitalised depreciation
Depreciation and Amortisation Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Excluding Capitalised Depreciation
Depreciation and Amortisation Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Excluding Capitalised Depreciation
Operating segments
Operating segments [member]
Borrowings by name [domain]
Borrowings by name [domain]
Net impairment charges
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Equity attributable to owners of Rio Tinto
Equity attributable to owners of parent
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from contracts with customers
Increase in carrying value of renewable power purchase agreements due to forecast electricity prices
Increase In Carrying Value Of Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Due To Forecast Electricity Prices
Increase In Carrying Value Of Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Due To Forecast Electricity Prices
Components of equity [axis]
Components of equity [axis]
Fixed interest rate
Fixed interest rate [member]
Cash flows before financing activities
Cash Flow Before Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities which is comprised of cash flows from operating activities and cash flows from investing activities.
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Profit before taxation
Profit before taxation
Profit (loss) before tax
Tax paid
Income taxes paid (refund), classified as operating activities
Total other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
Other comprehensive income
Percent of exploration and evaluation charge
Exploration And Evaluation Charge, Percent
Exploration And Evaluation Charge, Percent
Number of international lenders
Number of International Lenders
Number of International Lenders
Counterparties [domain]
Counterparties [domain]
Other provisions
Other current provisions
Net attributable assets (including Goodwill)
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed)
Other investments, including loans
Other Investments Including Loans
Other investments, including loans.
– Depreciation and amortisation
Adjustments for depreciation and amortisation expense
Effective rate
Effective Discounting Rate
Effective Discounting Rate
Renewable Power Purchase Agreements
Renewable Power Purchase Agreements [Member]
Renewable Power Purchase Agreements
Number of tranches
Borrowings, Number Of Tranches
Borrowings, Number Of Tranches
Total for all joint ventures
Total for all joint ventures [member]
Disclosure of other provisions [table]
Disclosure of other provisions [table]
Ordinary dividends per share: announced with the results for the period (in USD per share)
Dividends Proposed Or Declared Before Financial Statements Authorised For Issue But Not Recognised As Distribution To Owners Per Share, Ordinary Shares Per Share
Dividends Proposed Or Declared Before Financial Statements Authorised For Issue But Not Recognised As Distribution To Owners Per Share, Ordinary Shares Per Share
Other provisions
Other non-current provisions
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals [Table]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table]
Other revenue
Provisional Price Adjustment
Provisional Price Adjustment
Receivables and other assets
Trade and other non-current receivables
Opening cash and cash equivalents less overdrafts
Closing cash and cash equivalents less overdrafts
Balance per Group cash flow statement
Cash and cash equivalents if different from statement of financial position
Profit after tax of equity accounted unit
Share Of Profit (Loss) Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method, Net
Share Of Profit (Loss) Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method, Net
Cash consideration
Proceeds From Divestment In Joint Venture Project
Proceeds From Divestment In Joint Venture Project
Products and services [domain]
Products and services [domain]
Segmental information
Disclosure of operating segments [text block]
Subsidiaries [domain]
Subsidiaries [domain]
Repayment of borrowings and associated derivatives
Repayments of borrowings, classified as financing activities
Other countries
Other Countries [Member]
Other countries.
Borrowings by name [axis]
Borrowings by name [axis]
Recoverable amount
Recoverable amount of asset or cash-generating unit
Other reserves
Other reserves
Borrowings
Borrowings (including overdrafts), carrying value
Borrowings
Financial instruments
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]
Dividend Type [Domain]
Dividend Type [Domain]
Dividend Type [Domain]
Summary of operating segments
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Operating Segments Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Operating Segments Explanatory
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
– increases to existing and new provisions
Increase In New And Existing Provisions
Increase in new and existing provisions.
South Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents after effect of exchange rate changes
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
Counterparties [axis]
Counterparties [axis]
Non-controlling interest (NCI)
Non-controlling interest in acquiree recognised at acquisition date
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals [Abstract]
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals [Abstract]
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals
Total current assets
Current assets
Exploration and evaluation expenditures
Exploration And Evaluation Charge
Exploration And Evaluation Charge
Debt instrument period (in years)
Borrowings, Debt Instrument Term
Borrowings, Debt Instrument Term
Write-down of previously recognised deferred tax assets
Tax Effect Of Write Down Of Previously Recognised Deferred Tax Assets
Tax effect of write-down of previously recognised deferred tax assets.
Summary of prima facie tax reconciliation
Prima Facie Tax Reconciliation Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Prima facie tax reconciliation.
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Statement of changes in equity [table]
Statement of changes in equity [table]
Japan
JAPAN
Total for all subsidiaries
Total for all subsidiaries [member]
Other Disclosures [Table]
Other Disclosures [Table]
Other disclosures.
Consolidated sales revenue by product
Disclosure of products and services [text block]
Segments [axis]
Segments [axis]
Tax payable
Current tax liabilities, non-current
Forward Electricity Price And Energy Volume
Forward Electricity Price And Energy Volume [Member]
Forward Electricity Price And Energy Volume
Net assets
Identifiable Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Excluding Goodwill And Noncontrolling Interest
Identifiable Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Excluding Goodwill And Noncontrolling Interest
Europe (excluding UK and Netherlands)
Europe Excluding Uk [Member]
Europe (excluding UK) [member]
Loan advancement
Payment Of Loan Origination
Payment Of Loan Origination
Classes of assets [domain]
Classes of assets [domain]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Types of hedges [domain]
Types of hedges [domain]
Borrowings
Borrowings recognised as of acquisition date
Dividends per share: Ordinary - paid during the period (in USD per share)
Dividends paid, ordinary shares per share
Borrowings (including overdrafts), fair value
Borrowings, Fair Value
Borrowings, Fair Value
Types of hedges [axis]
Types of hedges [axis]
Tax recoverable
Current tax assets, current
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Simfer Jersey Limited
Simfer Jersey Limited [Member]
Simfer Jersey Limited [member]
Rio Tinto Plc
Rio Tinto Plc [Member]
Rio Tinto plc.
Profit after tax for the period
Profit after tax for the period
Profit (loss)
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Components of equity [domain]
Components of equity [domain]
Dividends
Dividends recognised as distributions to owners
Total non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Property, plant and equipment (including mineral interests)
Property, plant and equipment recognised as of acquisition date
Segmental information - additional information
Disclosure of entity's operating segments [text block]
Utilised in the period
Provision used, other provisions
Utilisation of provisions for close-down and restoration
Utilisation Of Provisions For Close Down And Restoration
Utilisation Of Provisions For Close Down And Restoration
Capital commitments
Capital commitments
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis]
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis]
Retained earnings
Retained earnings [member]
Bank overdrafts repayable on demand (unsecured)
Bank overdrafts
Capitalised depreciation
Capitalised Depreciation
Capitalised Depreciation
Fixed Coupon Rate
Fixed Coupon [Member]
Fixed Coupon
Sales of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets other than goodwill, investment property and other non-current assets
Currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) on change in value of foreign currency basis spreads, before tax
Categories of financial assets [domain]
Categories of financial assets [domain]
Disclosure of products and services [table]
Disclosure of products and services [table]
Notional amount
Notional amount
Unobservable inputs [domain]
Unobservable inputs [domain]
Net gains included in the income statement for assets and liabilities held at period end
Gains Losses Recognised In Profit Or Loss For Assets And Liabilities Held
Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss for assets and liabilities held.
Netherlands
NETHERLANDS
Leases
Current lease liabilities
Final Dividends
Final Dividends [Member]
Final dividends.
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired
Aluminium, alumina and bauxite
Aluminium, Alumina And Bauxite [Member]
Aluminium, Alumina And Bauxite
Fair value
At fair value [member]
Net assets
Assets (liabilities)
Liabilities
Categories of financial liabilities [abstract]
Total realised gains/(losses) included in net operating costs
Realised Gains Losses Included In Net Operating Costs
Total realised gains or losses related to Level 3 financial assets and liabilities included in net operating costs.
Option pricing model
Option pricing model [member]
Industrial minerals (comprising titanium dioxide slag, zircon, borates and salt)
Industrial Minerals [Member]
Industrial minerals [member]
Olaroz Lithium Carbonate Mine
Olaroz Lithium Carbonate Mine [Member]
Olaroz Lithium Carbonate Mine
Transfer of cumulative fair value gains on FVOCI equity investments to retained earnings upon disposal(e)
Transfers of cumulative gain (loss) within equity when investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income are derecognised during period
Utilisation of provisions for post-retirement benefits and other employment costs
Utilisation Of Provisions For Post-Retirement Benefits And Other Employment Costs
Utilisation Of Provisions For Post-Retirement Benefits And Other Employment Costs
– Cash flow hedge losses/(gains) transferred to the income statement
Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges, before tax