Executive Summary

Since 2001, Rio Tinto’s community-based HIV/AIDS program in Palabora, has reached nearly 46,000 people in high-risk areas with its HIV-prevention and education initiatives; voluntary counseling and testing services; and home-based treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. The program has benefited from multi-sector collaboration with government, other businesses, and local NGOs.

Company Overview

Rio Tinto is one of the world's leading mining and exploration companies. The company finds, mines and processes the earth's mineral resources including aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy products, gold, industrial minerals and iron ore. Rio Tinto’s activities span the world with production from every continent, and with a workforce of approximately 65,000.