Rio Tinto will supply the metals to produce the 4700 gold, silver and bronze medals for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as the "Official Mining and Metals Provider".
Kennecott Utah Copper mine and future copper and gold giant Oyu Togoi in Mongolia, have been chosen by Rio Tinto amongst all its operations to supply the precious raw materials.
This is actually the second time that Rio Tinto has contributed to the production of Olympic medals. The first time was in 2002, for the Salt Lake City Olympics Winter Games.
Rio Tinto also announced the signature of a partner level sponsorship agreement with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support the Australian Team.
Beyond the marketing coup, this involvement comes to illustrate Kennecott Utah Copper motto: 'We are part of something bigger'
This is something the whole mining industry should always keep in mind.
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