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data-aria-pause="pause video"> <i class="rt-hero__button-icon"></i> </button></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="component rt-component contour__area" > <div class="component-content"> <div class="ch-statistics"> <div class="rt-container"> <h2 class="ch-statistics__title"></h2> <div class="ch-statistics__card-list">  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix"></span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">80 </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix">%</span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">Ownership</h3> </div>  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix"></span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">Ilmenite, Zirsill, Monazite </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix"></span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">Product</h3> </div> </div> <div class="ch-statistics__footer"> <p class="ch-statistics__footer-text">2023 figures<p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text rt-content-block rt-content-block--grid"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="rt-content-column"><h5>Fort Dauphin, Anosy</h5> <p>QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), near Fort Dauphin in the Anosy region of south-eastern Madagascar, produces ilmenite – a major source of <a href="/en/products/titanium-dioxide">titanium dioxide</a>. Titanium dioxide is predominantly used as a white pigment in products such as paints and paper.</p> <p>QMM also produces zirsill, used to make ceramic tiles and electronics, and monazite, a rare earth mineral used in renewable energy technologies, such as high-power permanent magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles.</p> <p>QMM includes the deep-water Port d’Ehoala, where we ship raw material to the <a href="/en/operations/canada/rio-tinto-fer-et-titane">Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium (RTIT) Quebec Operations</a> plant in Canada for processing into titanium dioxide.</p> <p>QMM is a joint venture between Rio Tinto (80%) and the government of Madagascar (20%).</p> <p>In 2023, we renewed our partnership with the government of Madagascar, extending our relationship and with it, our opportunity to sustainably operate and work alongside the people of Madagascar. Read more in <a href="/sitecore/service/notfound.aspx?item=web%3a%7b4F2F4FDF-8CDC-4088-9EB8-855266C93F29%7d%40en">French</a> and <a href="/en/news/releases/2023/rio-tinto-and-government-of-madagascar-reach-agreement-supporting-the-long-term-operation-of-qmm-">English</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="component rt-component contour__area" > <div class="component-content"> <div class="ch-statistics ch-statistics--3col"> <div class="rt-container"> <h2 class="ch-statistics__title"></h2> <div class="ch-statistics__card-list">  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix"></span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">80,000 </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix"></span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">Fort Dauphin residences provided with access to electricity as part of the JIRAMA partnership</h3> </div>  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix">$</span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">700M </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix">+</span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">in local purchases, through more than 200 local companies</h3> </div>  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix"></span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">2,000 </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix"></span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">people (98% Malagasy)</h3> </div>  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix">$</span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">1B </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix">+</span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">in Madagascar since 2005, including $400M invested in the construction of shared infrastructure through public-private partnerships</h3> </div>  <div class="ch-statistics__card"><div class="ch-statistics__card-title-wrapper "> <span class="ch-statistics__card-prefix">$</span> <h1 class="ch-statistics__card-title">100M </h1> <span class="ch-statistics__card-suffix">+</span> </div> <h3 class="ch-statistics__card-description ">in tax contribution since 2009</h3> </div> </div> <div class="ch-statistics__footer"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text rt-content-block rt-content-block--grid"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="rt-content-column"><h2>A sustainable mining vision</h2> <p>From the beginning of our operations in 2008, our work has centred around environmental conservation, sustainability and longevity, with a community-first focus. </p> <p>We aim to leave a sustainable legacy built on 3 pillars: decarbonisation, protecting our environment, and community development.</p> <p>Sustainability is deeply embedded in the way we operate. We’re reducing our environmental footprint in Madagascar by reducing our emissions, responsibly managing waste and water, and restoring the local environment. </p> <h2>1. Renewable energy</h2> <p>QMM currently provides access to subsidised electricity to nearly 80,000 residents in Fort Dauphin through our partnership with JIRAMA, the national electricity company. </p> <p>We have set an ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality. To achieve it, in 2021 we partnered with CrossBoundary Energy, a recognised independent power producer, who will build and operate a solar and wind energy plant that will provide at least 20 megawatts (MW) to our operations. Once operational, it will provide 60% of QMM’s power and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 26,000 tonnes.</p> <p>In 2023, we successfully commissioned our 8MW solar plant – a major step towards reducing the environmental footprint of our operation. A 6MW extension of this solar plant has been approved.</p> <p>Madagascar’s first 16MW wind turbine facility is under construction, scheduled for completion by 2025.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="component mlp-content-card rt-content-cards__wrapper rt-content-cards__wrapper--pioneer"> <div class="component-content" > <div > <div class="rt-content-card rt-content-card--pioneer"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image-wrapper"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image responsive-image-cover responsive-image-cover"><img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-ehoala-solar-park.jpg?rev=8d9f29e15d414c1684f823b16524226a&w=320&hash=2A3254CD5175E8230678CCE3AFB4B344" alt="Ehoala Solar Park" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 320px, (max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 767px) 800px, (max-width: 960px) 530px, 700px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-ehoala-solar-park.jpg?rev=8d9f29e15d414c1684f823b16524226a&w=320&hash=2A3254CD5175E8230678CCE3AFB4B344 320w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-ehoala-solar-park.jpg?rev=8d9f29e15d414c1684f823b16524226a&w=480&hash=1BF69C37EF7E27F563810072970A1531 480w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-ehoala-solar-park.jpg?rev=8d9f29e15d414c1684f823b16524226a&w=640&hash=F70AE304EC5B5AAC305063890545FAFB 640w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-ehoala-solar-park.jpg?rev=8d9f29e15d414c1684f823b16524226a&w=800&hash=88A1D9F27962DF67FB51890A04C0D50E 800w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-ehoala-solar-park.jpg?rev=8d9f29e15d414c1684f823b16524226a&w=700&hash=9DC02028D128D8DF3956EEC5EBB8B7FF 700w" /></div></div><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper"><h2 class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__title field-title">Ehoala Solar Park</h2><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__content field-content">Phase 1 of Ehoala Solar Park has been inaugurated, a renewable energy project that will help decarbonise QIT Madagascar Minerals’ (QMM’s) ilmenite mine in Fort-Dauphin, and provide jobs and skills development opportunities for the local community. The first phase of the renewable energy project comprises 14,640 solar panels.</div></div></div> </div> <div class="bottom-button"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text rt-content-block rt-content-block--grid"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="rt-content-column"><h2>2. Protecting the environment</h2> <p>We operate in a highly valued ecosystem in Madagascar, and are committed to protecting the plants and animals of the Anosy region for future generations.<br /> <br /> We have environmental and social obligations to fulfil as part of our mining license and environmental permits. To meet these commitments and to minimise any potential environmental impacts, we use the mitigation hierarchy: avoid, minimise, restore and offset.<br /> <br /> We are also focusing on nature-based solutions in Madagascar, as we believe in their potential to halt and reverse nature loss, support positive, sustainable change for communities and address climate change.</p> <h3>Rainy Season Release Readiness program</h3> <p>As responsible stewards of the land, we know that the water we share with communities and ecosystems surrounding our operation is a precious resource, including lakes, streams, and groundwater aquifers. We carefully manage the quality and quantity of the water we use and return to the environment. This means balancing the needs of our operations with those of local communities and local ecosystems.</p> <p>As part of our Rainy Season Release Readiness program, we’re working to improve water management activities on site at QMM, including our ability to measure more accurately and improve the quality of our process water through a dedicated water treatment plant. <a href="/en/operations/madagascar/qit-madagascar-minerals/qmm-water-management">Learn more about our water management at QMM</a></p> <h3>Community radiation study</h3> <p>In 2023, we published the findings of a comprehensive independent community radiation study undertaken from 2019-2022 by Australian experts JBS&G. The study showed that local food sources, water, air and dust are safe from a radiological perspective. <a href="/en/news/releases/2023/rio-tinto-releases-independent-community-radiation-study-of-its-qmm-mineral-sands-site">Learn more about the JBS&G radiation study</a></p> <h3>GISTM </h3> <p>In alignment with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), Rio Tinto has disclosed detailed information on global tailings facilities rated Very High or Extreme under GISTM classifications. QMM facilities are managed under the same commitments, and are not classified as Very High or Extreme. QMM is scheduled to comply with GISTM by August 2025. <a href="/en/sustainability/environment/tailings">Read more about tailings management</a></p> <h3>Mitigation</h3> <p>As part of QMM's mitigation activities, we have commenced reforestation and protection of primary forests. Since 2010, we have rehabilitated more than 691 hectares of forest within our mining lease, 2,136 hectares reforested outside the mining site, 100 hectares of mangroves planted in Petriky and 100 hectares of native species in the south of the Tsitongambarika protected zone. </p> <p>Over time, QMM has set up 3 IUCN Category V Protected Areas, 430 hectares in Mandena, 2,095 hectares in Ambatoatsinanana Sainte Luce and 300 hectares in Petriky. We are one of the first mining companies in the world to have set up a protected area within its mining perimeter.</p> <p>Outside the 3 protected areas around QMM’s sites, we are funding the preservation of more than 6,000 hectares of conservation zones as biodiversity offsets:</p> <ul> <li>Mahabo Analazaha (2,500 hectares), located 300km north of Fort Dauphin, in the Vangaindrano district and the Atsimo Atsinanana region, managed by Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) in collaboration with the Madagascar Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity (FAPBM);</li> <li>Bemangidy – Tsitongambarika which extends over 4,000 hectares, located 70km from Fort Dauphin, managed by Asity Madagascar (affiliated to Birdlife International).</li> </ul> <h3>Nature solutions </h3> <p>Our <a href="/en/sustainability/climate-change/nature-solutions">Nature Solutions</a> team have been implementing pilot projects in the Anosy region, while completing restoration and REDD+ feasibility studies. These pilots focus on a variety of protection and restoration activities, as we believe nature-based solutions are much-needed tools to finance large-scale, long-term activities that bring urgent positive outcomes for people and climate, while preventing the deterioration of pristine environments and restoring the ecosystem services we all rely on.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="component mlp-content-card rt-content-cards__wrapper rt-content-cards__wrapper--pioneer"> <div class="component-content" > <div > <div class="rt-content-card rt-content-card--pioneer"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image-wrapper"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image responsive-image-cover responsive-image-cover"><img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-biodiversity.jpg?rev=d27cf90a9ca94e4ab40ec23159c75dce&w=320&hash=BDAC4B520A353C142575205D59C8DA9A" alt="QMM biodiversity" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 320px, (max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 767px) 800px, (max-width: 960px) 530px, 700px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-biodiversity.jpg?rev=d27cf90a9ca94e4ab40ec23159c75dce&w=320&hash=BDAC4B520A353C142575205D59C8DA9A 320w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-biodiversity.jpg?rev=d27cf90a9ca94e4ab40ec23159c75dce&w=480&hash=BC4BB1CEA1DAA3ADCF58B968E3C03CF5 480w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-biodiversity.jpg?rev=d27cf90a9ca94e4ab40ec23159c75dce&w=640&hash=8405E7C665F453617CF15BE6207DA241 640w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-biodiversity.jpg?rev=d27cf90a9ca94e4ab40ec23159c75dce&w=800&hash=2904C1CABB5773D755F0C76BF9F36707 800w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-biodiversity.jpg?rev=d27cf90a9ca94e4ab40ec23159c75dce&w=700&hash=968D737AC52BD2D3F47CB24CA2490184 700w" /></div></div><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper"><h2 class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__title field-title">Preserving Agnalazaha's biodiversity</h2><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__content field-content"><p>In December 2023, we participated in the 20th Biodiversity Festival, organised by the Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) in Mahabo, Farafangana, Atsimo Atsinanana region, under the theme "The Biodiversity of Agnalazaha, the cradle of ecotourism development in the Atsimo Atsinanana region." We’ve been working with MBG since 2013, and voluntarily fund the protected area of Agnalazaha to offset the impacts of QMM’s activities, following measures of avoidance, mitigation, rehabilitation, and ecological restoration.</p></div></div></div> </div> <div class="bottom-button"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component mlp-content-card rt-content-cards__wrapper rt-content-cards__wrapper--pioneer"> <div class="component-content" > <div > <div class="rt-content-card rt-content-card--pioneer"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image-wrapper"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image responsive-image-cover responsive-image-cover"><img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-charcoal.jpg?rev=fd645d2ac39441bb90fbf53e69908f5c&w=320&hash=153F1282028FB6946D840DF892E7170B" alt="QMM charcoal" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 320px, (max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 767px) 800px, (max-width: 960px) 530px, 700px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-charcoal.jpg?rev=fd645d2ac39441bb90fbf53e69908f5c&w=320&hash=153F1282028FB6946D840DF892E7170B 320w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-charcoal.jpg?rev=fd645d2ac39441bb90fbf53e69908f5c&w=480&hash=FE197DC106ED157E95A80B4CECE7F82D 480w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-charcoal.jpg?rev=fd645d2ac39441bb90fbf53e69908f5c&w=640&hash=61BB46F84E8134787E02739A896A630E 640w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-charcoal.jpg?rev=fd645d2ac39441bb90fbf53e69908f5c&w=800&hash=0D624ADF24F4292C506310D107A77F92 800w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-charcoal.jpg?rev=fd645d2ac39441bb90fbf53e69908f5c&w=700&hash=896655874FB9FB02ED4A5F43CCD665F5 700w" /></div></div><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper"><h2 class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__title field-title">Providing a renewable source of timber for charcoal</h2><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__content field-content"><p>After 12 years of reforestation in the mining area of Mandena, we’ve dedicated a plot of rehabilitated land for charcoal production, helping to reduce illegal logging and pressure on surrounding forests, including protected areas. In July 2023, we started working with charcoal producers from the rural municipalities of Ampasy-Nahampoana and Mandromondromotra to encourage communities to take responsibility for helping to protect natural resources. A 3-month trial involving 50 households produced 2,200 bags of charcoal by mid-September 2023, with a noticeable decrease in theft and vandalism of wood in the rehabilitation area. The reforestation plots that have been dedicated to charcoal production will be regularly rehabilitated, providing a constant and controlled supply of wood for charcoal production for the communities.   </p></div></div></div> </div> <div class="bottom-button"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text rt-content-block rt-content-block--grid"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="rt-content-column"><h2>3. Regional development</h2> <p>We work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy with communities surrounding our operations, supporting them to thrive and become more resilient over the long term. At QMM, we aim to be an active partner with local businesses and organisations to support economic and regional development.</p> <h3>Business development</h3> <p>QMM has worked with local businesses so that they can become important employers in the region. We also supported the Business Centre for the Anosy Region (CARA) in training over 4,500 people and the creation of over 200 small businesses. </p> <h3>Critical infrastructure</h3> <p>In 2023, Rio Tinto committed to assist the government of Madagascar in funding the rehabilitation project of the National Road 13 (RN13), a critical mechanism to facilitate the movement of people and supplies. The government committed to invest US$12 million in this road project, and Rio Tinto will also contribute up to US$8 million according to agreed milestones.</p> <h3>Port of Ehoala</h3> <p>As part of our mining infrastructure and in collaboration with the government of Madagascar and World Bank, we have developed the Port of Ehoala - a public port where Anosy-region goods are exported and essential goods are imported, including emergency aid to fight drought and famine in Southern Madagascar. </p> <p>We’re also working with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM), Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale (APMF), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Comité Consultatif des Usagers et Opérateurs du Port (CCUOP), to enhance the Port to not only support our business, but the region, with ship services, cargo services, dockside bunkering and welcoming cruise liners to boost Fort Dauphin’s economy. </p> <h3>Rehabilitating rural roads</h3> <p>Black spots on the 26-kilometere road connecting Manambaro to Sarisambo will soon be rehabilitated, though a partnership between QMM, the concerned municipalities, and the Integrated Growth Poles project (PIC). </p> <p>Rehabilitating the roads will improve safety and increase local trade. Most importantly, it will mean the municipalities are no longer isolated. </p> <p>QMM is assisting to provide financial contributions to the Manambaro and Sarisambo municipalities. A memorandum of understanding was signed in January 2024, with work scheduled to commence soon. </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="component mlp-content-card rt-content-cards__wrapper rt-content-cards__wrapper--pioneer"> <div class="component-content" > <div > <div class="rt-content-card rt-content-card--pioneer"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image-wrapper"><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__image responsive-image-cover responsive-image-cover"><img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-christmas.jpg?rev=a3c2dc6c6f8949e88439f896396ff1b2&w=320&hash=D8EBD5BD2C2F5AC108248A9254D9CEF9" alt="Connecting with communities at Christmas" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 320px, (max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 767px) 800px, (max-width: 960px) 530px, 700px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-christmas.jpg?rev=a3c2dc6c6f8949e88439f896396ff1b2&w=320&hash=D8EBD5BD2C2F5AC108248A9254D9CEF9 320w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-christmas.jpg?rev=a3c2dc6c6f8949e88439f896396ff1b2&w=480&hash=061949CD74729D9C0E1183E7297A374C 480w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-christmas.jpg?rev=a3c2dc6c6f8949e88439f896396ff1b2&w=640&hash=75A5B233223A6B244F2763489AD62FF6 640w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-christmas.jpg?rev=a3c2dc6c6f8949e88439f896396ff1b2&w=800&hash=A7A77757DD47EE29E229E9042BA1D392 800w,https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-christmas.jpg?rev=a3c2dc6c6f8949e88439f896396ff1b2&w=700&hash=2C68C83B78423F211FB576DF644C724C 700w" /></div></div><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper"><h2 class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__title field-title">Connecting with our communities at Christmas</h2><div class="rt-content-card--pioneer__content-wrapper__content field-content">During the 2023 Christmas period, we partnered with the Regional Directorate of Public Health and the Health District to run a mobile clinic campaign in the rural commune of Ampasy Nahampoana. Across 7 villages in the commune, 31 responders trained by health workers and community partners treated 2,501 patients. We’ll continue the program in the rural municipality of Mandromondromotra in 2024. We also brightened up the festive season by distributing sweets to 16 local schools in Mandena, creating a memorable festive atmosphere for thousands of students.</div></div></div> </div> <div class="bottom-button"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component image"> <div class="component-content"> <figure class="rt-media"><div class="rt-container"><div class="rt-image-container"><img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-port.jpg?h=1080&iar=0&w=1920&rev=1f1ca9b5fa89450f9727a1f0a4f1e25e&hash=5647D529F827F8CE136787F4D26E27FD" alt="QMM port" width="1920" height="1080" data-variantitemid="{E8DF2FDC-5C7F-4EA1-832B-43C03DFC462A}" data-variantfieldname="Image" /></div></div><figcaption class="rt-container"><div class="rt-media__caption field-imagecaption">Port of Ehoala</div></figcaption></figure> </div> </div> <div class="component container"> <div class="component-content" > <div class="component rich-text component rich-text rt-rich-text--normal-width rt-no-margin--bottom"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-text"><h2>Environment aspects</h2></div> </div> </div> <div class="component accordion rt-no-margin--top" data-properties='{"expandOnHover":false,"expandedByDefault":false,"speed":500,"easing":"swing","canOpenMultiple":true,"canToggle":true,"isControlEditable":false}' > <div class="component-content" > <div> <ul class="items"> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Does QMM activities generate radiation above World Health Organisation guidelines?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>No. To enhance transparency and address community concerns, QMM commissioned international environmental experts JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd (JBS&G) to complete a comprehensive independent community study of radiation at QMM. The <a href="/en/news/releases/2023/rio-tinto-releases-independent-community-radiation-study-of-its-qmm-mineral-sands-site">study concluded in September 2023</a> that there is no need for heightened health concerns around local radiation levels. </p> <p>The analysis received on the five cycles covering various seasons from November 2019 to October 2022 showed that local food sources, water, air and dust are safe from a radiological perspective.</p> <p>The study is one of the most comprehensive of its type ever undertaken and was commissioned as one of a number of steps QMM is taking to reinforce international best practices and standards in monitoring its environmental impacts, and the impacts on host communities.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Is QMM water management inadequate, which then leads to berm incidents and non-compliant water being released into the natural environment? </p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>QMM’s water facilities meet the Rio Tinto internal Standards for Management of Tailings and Water Storage Facilities and Slope Geotechnical Hazards.</p> <p>The integrity of the berm system in place is continuously checked and improved where necessary. Work is underway for QMM to comply with the GISTM standard by August 2025. </p> <p>In terms of non-compliant water, QMM has historically operated under a national decree exemption approved by the regulator that allowed the release of water into the receiving environment with a pH between 3.2 and 6. As of November 2020, the regulator required QMM to comply with the national decree for all surface water release, with a pH between 6 and 9. This triggered the need for QMM to install a water treatment plant to comply with the amended decree.  </p> <p>In 2022, QMM commissioned a pilot water treatment plant that, combined with a polishing pond, allows the release of water that is compliant with pH and aluminium regulatory limits. The pilot will be expanded to a full-scale plant with the capacity to treat at a rate up to 1,500 m³/hr of water in 2024.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>In 2022, did QMM water released into the natural environment lead to fish deaths?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>Following three cyclones and heavy rainfall in Fort Dauphin in early 2022, a controlled water release, authorised by the Malagasy regulator (ANDEA and Office National de l’Environnement), was carried out at QMM to mitigate against a possible breach of our dam infrastructure and an uncontrolled incident that could have significantly impacted the environment surrounding our operation. This release, whilst it minimised environmental risks, raised concerns from our host community members who witnessed fish deaths in the bodies of water surrounding the mine. </p> <p>Following these concerns, QMM, together with the regulator, undertook a series of water sample analyses, in addition to ongoing release water monitoring. These showed no significant change to the water quality in the receiving natural environment, and no conclusive link between our mine activities and the observed dead fish by community members.  </p> <p>QMM commissioned a further study, led by the Water Research Group (WRG), an independent South African environmental research centre. The study looked at samples of fish, water and sediments collected at the same locations as the observed fish deaths, as well as other critical monitoring points. WRG concludes that the 2022 fish deaths are unlikely to be caused by any of the metals concentrations in fish. However, based on the available data, WRG were not able to identify the cause of the fish deaths.</p> <p>WRG explains that fish deaths are usually determined to be the result of multiple factors and recommends additional monitoring and assessment be conducted in order to better understand aquatic life in the environment surrounding QMM’s operations.   </p> <p>QMM has commissioned independent expert WSP Canada Inc to undertake a comprehensive receiving environment assessment. This will involve monitoring and assessment over multiple cycles to help to better understand the aquatic life and the environment surrounding our operations, and support further strengthening of QMM’s water management. We commit to keeping our key stakeholders informed on progress of the receiving environment assessment.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Has QMM released water into the ocean in March 2023?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>No. Water released by QMM has always been from the pre-approved (by the regulator) discharge point, with no released water leading into the ocean.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Does QMM refuse to publish water data?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>No. QMM is under the obligation to publish a report to its regulator, the Office National de l’Environnement (ONE), the content of which is discussed annually with the government monitoring committee. The ONE organises public sessions on key findings and recommendations. </p> <p>In addition, QMM has commissioned and published multiple studies that assess QMM’s potential impact on people and the environment, so far showing no concerns. These studies include the <a href="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/documents/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-water-report-2021-2023.pdf?rev=e6f0f88292eb4f198eda2d6e853c75e8">Water Report 2021-2023</a> and the previous <a href="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/documents/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-water-discharge-monitoring-data-2021.pdf?rev=7e8c95bc96c84782937dabe314366004">Water Discharge Monitoring Data report (2015-2020)</a>.  </p> <p>Beyond our Water Reports, we understand that we need to share information transparently with host communities so that they are aware of and understand our water management strategy and approach. To this end, the QMM social engagement team is adopting a process of co-design whereby community members are involved in identifying the most effective tools and strategies for communicating and discussing information related to water. Giving the community ownership of this process is crucial for building trust around our water management process.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Is water in the communities not safe for drinking due to QMM’s water management?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>Upstream of the Mandena mine, surface water does not meet the criteria for potable water and therefore QMM’s water management does not aim to produce potable water either. Instead, it aims to achieve regulatory criteria, in the event that QMM needs to release site water into the receiving environment to maintain the water management system within approved inventory levels at site.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Does QMM fail to comply with GISTM tailing standard?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>In alignment with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), Rio Tinto has disclosed detailed information on global tailings facilities rated Very High or Extreme under GISTM classifications, with the highest potential consequences in the unlikely event of a failure. </p> <p>As QMM facilities, which are managed under the same commitments, are not classified as Very High or Extreme, they are scheduled to comply with GISTM by August 2025. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text component rich-text rt-rich-text--normal-width rt-no-margin--bottom"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-text"><h2>Community aspects</h2></div> </div> </div> <div class="component accordion rt-no-margin--top" data-properties='{"expandOnHover":false,"expandedByDefault":false,"speed":500,"easing":"swing","canOpenMultiple":true,"canToggle":true,"isControlEditable":false}' > <div class="component-content" > <div> <ul class="items"> <li class="item"> <div > <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="0"> <div class="label"> <div class="component content"> <div class="component-content"> <span class="field-heading"><p>Was the grievance process undertaken in 2022 not compliant with international standards and violated human rights?</p></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="toggle-header-icon" rule="presentation"></span> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="component content rich-text"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>The community tensions in Fort Dauphin in early 2022 were an aspect of a very challenging situation that required a rapid response from all parties. In addition to short-term measures taken by QMM to respond to the fishing ban, including emergency food deliveries to over 7,000 affected households, a tripartite process was initiated between the government, QMM and community representatives and led to an agreed community grievance process in May 2022.</p> <p>A total of 8,778 claims were considered in the tripartite process, with over 5,000 eligible individuals receiving compensation from QMM by March 2023. Claimants were organised in three main categories: fisherfolk, natural resource users and land claimants. Compensation was agreed with claimant representatives, following a negotiation process, and based on the cumulative impact of QMM's operations for each specific group deemed eligible since operations began. Land claimants were deemed not eligible and managed by a separate process between the land claimants and the authorities. Compensation payments for eligible complainants were completed in March 2023. </p> <p>The process was voluntary and publicised within affected communities including on local radio. Negotiations took place with representatives of fisherfolk and natural resource users, in the presence of two observers and a jointly appointed mediator. The representatives of the various groups were to keep the communities informed of developments. Throughout the process, QMM made resources available to all parties to fund external experts. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component component rt-component rt-standard-promo contour__area"> <div class="component-content" > <div class="rt-standard-promo__content"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-cards rt-standard-promo-cards__2cols"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__inner"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__image"> <img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-employee-water.jpg?rev=77b709d45ea346dd9d1744790a828c76&w=720&hash=B3E0409FF6C0A9C3F18AA73181720299" alt="QMM employee" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 720px, (max-width: 1050px) 720px, (max-width: 1440px) 720px, 720px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-employee-water.jpg?rev=77b709d45ea346dd9d1744790a828c76&w=720&hash=B3E0409FF6C0A9C3F18AA73181720299 720w" /> </div> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__content"> <h3 class="rt-standard-promo-card-title">QMM Water management </h3> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card-description"> <div class="rt-rte"> We take our responsibility to manage water at our QMM operation very seriously. </div> </div> <a href="/en/operations/madagascar/qit-madagascar-minerals/qmm-water-management" title="QMM Water management" class="rt-standard-promo-card-more"><i class="icon-arrow-right"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__inner"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__image"> <img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-23220.jpg?rev=44a2eda4e51d465f9c68c89aef8fd8e0&w=720&hash=1FC6BE375F6EF2A2BF82507A83637AC6" alt="Handicrafts produced by Kanto, a cooperative in Ambinanibe, Fort Dauphin" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 720px, (max-width: 1050px) 720px, (max-width: 1440px) 720px, 720px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/operations/qmm/rt-qmm-communities-23220.jpg?rev=44a2eda4e51d465f9c68c89aef8fd8e0&w=720&hash=1FC6BE375F6EF2A2BF82507A83637AC6 720w" /> </div> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__content"> <h3 class="rt-standard-promo-card-title">QMM Communities </h3> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card-description"> <div class="rt-rte"> At QMM, we aim to work in ways that deliver sustained value for both our business and our host communities. </div> </div> <a href="/en/operations/madagascar/qit-madagascar-minerals/qmm-communities" title="QMM Communities" class="rt-standard-promo-card-more"><i class="icon-arrow-right"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="rt-standard-promo-cards rt-standard-promo-cards__3cols-small"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card"> <div 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class="rt-standard-promo-card__inner"> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__image"> <img src="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/sustainability/communities/rt-1-28374.jpg?rev=755bbb50321d49c293b70439d3ee7612&w=720&hash=0FF6458537223E4F3745073C9885636C" alt="Photo of employee talking to the chief in the Mafindou community near Beyla, Guinea" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 720px, (max-width: 1050px) 720px, (max-width: 1440px) 720px, 720px" srcset="https://cdn-rio.dataweavers.io/-/media/content/images/sustainability/communities/rt-1-28374.jpg?rev=755bbb50321d49c293b70439d3ee7612&w=720&hash=0FF6458537223E4F3745073C9885636C 720w" /> </div> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card__content"> <h3 class="rt-standard-promo-card-title">Communities </h3> <div class="rt-standard-promo-card-description"> <div class="rt-rte"> We know our operations can have far-reaching impacts on society </div> </div> <a href="/en/sustainability/communities" title="Communities" class="rt-standard-promo-card-more"><i class="icon-arrow-right"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component mlp-tagged-promos component rt-component contour__area rt-tagged-promos__wrapper rt-bg-neutral05 contour__neutral05 contour__bottom-right contour__corner-1"> <div class="component-content" > <div class="rt-tagged-promos--header"> <div class="rt-grid-md-8 rt-tagged-promos--title"><h2>Latest QMM releases</h2></div> </div> <div class="rt-cards-wrapper"> <a title="Rio Tinto releases independent community radiation study of its QMM mineral sands site" href="/en/news/releases/2023/rio-tinto-releases-independent-community-radiation-study-of-its-qmm-mineral-sands-site" class="rt-card rt-card--tagged-promo"> <div class="rt-card__content rt-card--tagged-promo__content"> <div class="rt-card__date field-date"><div class="rt-card__date field-date">21 September 2023</div></div> <h3 class="rt-card__title field-title">Rio Tinto releases independent community radiation study of its QMM mineral sands site</h3> <p class="rt-card__description rt-card__description--release field-description"> FORT DAUPHIN, Madagascar -- International environmental experts, JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd (JBS&G), have completed a comprehensive independent community study of radiation at the Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar, which concluded that there is no need for heightened health concerns around local radiation levels.The analysis received on the five</p> <div class="rt-card__read-more rt-page-promo__read-more"><i class="icon-arrow-right"></i></div> </div> </a> <a title="Rio Tinto and Government of Madagascar reach agreement supporting the long-term operation of QMM " href="/en/news/releases/2023/rio-tinto-and-government-of-madagascar-reach-agreement-supporting-the-long-term-operation-of-qmm-" class="rt-card rt-card--tagged-promo"> <div class="rt-card__content rt-card--tagged-promo__content"> <div class="rt-card__date field-date"><div class="rt-card__date field-date">23 August 2023</div></div> <h3 class="rt-card__title field-title">Rio Tinto and Government of Madagascar reach agreement supporting the long-term operation of QMM </h3> <p class="rt-card__description rt-card__description--release field-description"> ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar -- Rio Tinto and the Government of Madagascar have reached agreement on the future fiscal arrangements for QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) and renewed their long-term partnership for the sustainable operation of the QMM mine in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar.The new agreement was confirmed by the High Constitutional Court of Madagascar on 8 August 2023 and signed by the parties on</p> <div class="rt-card__read-more rt-page-promo__read-more"><i class="icon-arrow-right"></i></div> </div> </a> <a title="Rio Tinto QMM Launches the Construction of Its Renewable Energy Project" href="/en/news/releases/2021/rio-tinto-qmm-launches-the-construction-of-its-renewable-energy-project" class="rt-card rt-card--tagged-promo"> <div class="rt-card__content rt-card--tagged-promo__content"> <div class="rt-card__date field-date"><div class="rt-card__date field-date">10 December 2021</div></div> <h3 class="rt-card__title field-title">Rio Tinto QMM Launches the Construction of Its Renewable Energy Project</h3> <p class="rt-card__description rt-card__description--release field-description"> FORT DAUPHIN, Madagascar--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In accordance with the commitments made last July, Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) and its partner Crossboundary Energy (CBE) today laid the foundation stone for the solar and wind power plant project that will supply the QMM ilmenite mine operations in Fort Dauphin, in southern Madagascar. 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