Mixed feelings - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

2.0
Sep 21, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Truly international company Some good people Desire to do the right thing Long and wonderful heritage

Cons

Politics are poisonous Top leaders are trying but uninspiring and not strategic Talent management is weak, ad hoc and not strategic Middle management is not trusted and bypassed Too much change, short term decisions and too many priorities Pay is lower than other major mining companies

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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