Rio Tinto: Driving Diversity, Innovation, and ESG in Mining #329

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Mining is facing a talent crisis—and diversity is at the center of the challenge. Did you know that women make up nearly half of Canada’s workforce but only 14% of its mining workforce? In this episode of Mining NOW, Jamile Cruz, Director of Joint Ventures and Brazil Country Manager at Rio Tinto, joins host Jerrod Downey to discuss how the industry can attract and retain more women, rebrand mining for the next generation, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Watch the full episode to see how Rio Tinto is driving change and building a future-ready mining industry.

With operations in 35 countries and more than 57,000 employees worldwide, Rio Tinto is one of the world’s top mining and metals companies. In Canada alone, it employs over 14,000 people and is a major producer of aluminium, titanium dioxide, iron ore, and diamonds. Jamile highlights Rio Tinto’s commitment to innovation, its purpose of Finding Better Ways™, and its push to align mining with climate action, community development, and world-class ESG performance.

This episode dives deep into Rio Tinto’s global impact, leadership in low-carbon aluminium, strategic joint ventures in Brazil, and initiatives to empower women in mining. From reshaping public perception to creating safe and inclusive workplaces, Jamile shares actionable insights on how mining can remain competitive while meeting society’s expectations. Don’t miss this important conversation—watch now and learn how Rio Tinto is shaping the future of mining.

Connect with Rio Tinto:
🔸 Guest Speaker: Jamile Cruz | Director of Joint Ventures and Brazil Country Manager
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilegcruz/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rio-tinto/
🔸 Website: https://www.riotinto.com/

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