Rio Tinto Group 2012 AR2
The report highlights Rio Tinto's performance in 2012, generating strong cash flows and underlying earnings of US$9.3 billion despite lower average market prices. However, the company recorded substantial non-cash impairment charges of US$14.4 billion, primarily relating to its aluminium and Mozambique coal businesses, resulting in a net loss of US$3.0 billion. Operationally, Rio Tinto achieved record iron ore production and shipments in the Pilbara and advanced major growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia. In sustainability, the company maintained its all injury frequency rate of 0.67 and reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 5.1 per cent compared to the 2008 baseline.
Company: Rio Tinto Group
Sector: Mining & quarrying
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2012
Type: AR2
Pages: 236
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Rio Tinto Group
Annual Report
The report highlights Rio Tinto's performance in 2012, generating strong cash flows and underlying earnings of US$9.3 billion despite lower average market prices. However, the company recorded substantial non-cash impairment charges of US$14.4 billion, primarily relating to its aluminium and Mozambique coal businesses, resulting in a net loss of US$3.0 billion. Operationally, Rio Tinto achieved record iron ore production and shipments in the Pilbara and advanced major growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia. In sustainability, the company maintained its all injury frequency rate of 0.67 and reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 5.1 per cent compared to the 2008 baseline.
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Report Year
2012
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
Fiscal Year
2012
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Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
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English
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