Rio Tinto donates A$1 million to Australian Red Cross for Cyclone Alfred relief

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto is donating A$1 million to the Australian Red Cross, a Queensland Government approved agency, to help communities recover from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The funds will provide emergency relief, recovery assistance and long-term support services for affected communities in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Rio Tinto Chief Executive, Australia, Kellie Parker said: “The impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits close to home for us, with one of our hubs in Brisbane and many of our team members and local suppliers living in Southeast Queensland.

“The Australian Red Cross is doing incredible work, and we are proud to be supporting their critical relief and recovery efforts. We appreciate their continued commitment to supporting our communities, prioritising wellbeing and resilience building during challenging times.”

To further assist, Rio Tinto will match any employee donations to relief efforts.

The donation is part of Rio Tinto’s disaster response program, which provides support in times of need to communities where the company operates.