Rio Tinto has increased its spending with suppliers and local businesses in Australia to more than A$16.1 billion in 2023.

This represents a 5% year-on-year increase with more than 5,800 businesses.

' This spending supported tens of thousands of jobs in Australia and made a significant economic contribution to communities across the country ' says the group.

As part of this spending, over A$727 million was spent with 168 Indigenous businesses across Australia, an increase of 29% on the previous year.

' We strive to employ locally and buy locally in Australia, particularly from Indigenous, small and regional businesses' says the group.

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