On October 27, Rio Tinto Group and Sinosteel Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing a Partnership" ("MOU") in Beijing, marking the start of a new chapter in cooperation. The collaboration aims to fully leverage the Chinese partner’s leading advantages in design and engineering services to support Rio Tinto’s global project development and operational excellence.
Sinosteel E&T boasts prominent strength in the industry, providing professional engineering and design services across multiple fields, including mining, mineral processing, metal metallurgy, and related infrastructure.
Pursuant to the MOU, Rio Tinto and Sinosteel E&T will cooperate on projects related to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), project consulting, design, and engineering services. Together, they will drive technological progress in the industry and inject new impetus into the sustainable development of the global mining sector.
Yuan Lusheng, Deputy General Manager of Sinosteel E&T (front row, right), signed the document with Jamie Sanders, Head of Global Procurement President of Rio Tinto. Richard Ireland, General Manager of New Business Growth in the Project Development Department (front row, left). Bart Mellema, Chief Commercial Officer, and Charles Zimmermann, Global Project Director of Rio Tinto, as well as Hua Guanglin, Executive Deputy General Manager of Sinosteel E&T, witnessed the signing.
Bold Baatar, Chief Commercial Officer of Rio Tinto, stated: “China possesses world-leading technology and experience in engineering design. Establishing cooperation with China’s leading engineering companies is not only a significant milestone for Rio Tinto in expanding global partnerships but also a key step in driving industry innovation and achieving sustainable development. Through these collaborations, we will further deepen Rio Tinto’s procurement and supply chain cooperation in China, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to operational excellence and global partnerships.”
Charles Zimmermann, Global Project Director of Rio Tinto, commented: “By cooperating with Sinosteel E&T, we will further optimize project execution and operational efficiency, fully leveraging Chinese enterprises’ technological advantages and cost competitiveness. We look forward to both parties utilizing their respective professional strengths to promote the efficient implementation of global projects and create greater value for Rio Tinto.”
Jamie Sanders, Head of Global Procurement of Rio Tinto, said: “This signing not only consolidates our successful cooperation with Chinese engineering companies across multiple global projects but also reflects Rio Tinto’s strong confidence in China’s manufacturing and engineering design capabilities. We anticipate deepening cooperation with our Chinese partners to jointly set new benchmarks for operational excellence and sustainable development in the global mining industry.”
Hua Guanglin, Executive Deputy General Manager of Sinosteel E&T, noted: “With over 50 years of development, Sinosteel E&T has accumulated profound technological strength and rich engineering experience, particularly excelling in the technical integration and management of large-scale and complex international projects. The company is committed to providing green system solutions for global customers and creating a win-win situation with industrial chain partners. In the future, relying on its outstanding capabilities in green mining and low-carbon metallurgy, Sinosteel E&T will strongly support Rio Tinto’s global project development and operational excellence, injecting new momentum into the sustainable development of the global mining industry.”
