Solid company in turbulent sector - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

3.0
Aug 14, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Global business which provides major insights in sector developments. Diverse business environment with good exposure to challenging topics. Fair compensation packages and training opportunities.

Cons

Company has been through several mergers & acquisitions with more to come in the future. Can be fairly bureaucratic. Company is managed as silos - little co-operation between business units.

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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
Recommend
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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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