Rio Tinto (Richards Bay Minerals) Bursaries 2026: Financial Assistance Available in 7 Different Study Fields

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is worldwide Mining and Metals company that specializes in the processing, exploration, and development of acquired metals and minerals. Headquartered in the metropolitan city of London in United Kingdom, Rio Tinto has expanded their operations in a list of overseas countries, namely Australia, Japan, and of course South Africa. As a global company, Rio Tinto has their presence established in a total of 36 nations, with more than 10 000 staff workers, both full-time and part-time, working under their belt. The company seeks out for only the best kinds of metals and minerals which will then be processed for a variety of uses. Examples of this includes aluminium for smartphones, copper for vehicles, and borates for agricultural purposes.

In South Africa itself, Rio Tinto has launched their own mining operations called Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). RBM, currently located in the area of KwaZulu-Natal, is established with the purposes of extracting and processing mineral sands. At the moment, RBM has been considered as South Africa’s most largest producer that specifically specializes in mineral sands. Over the past 40 years, RBM continues to acquire more and more minerals, and also improving the quality of their working staff. For the past 4 years, RBM has been recognized as a Top Employer. It comes as no surprise, considering that RBM’s work environment does not just focus on generating profit, but also supporting their fellow employees through a conducive and productive environment.

Rio Tinto Bursaries 2026 (Richards Bay Minerals)
Rio Tinto (Richards Bay Minerals) is offering generous bursary schemes to a selected number of intelligent, well-deserving students based in South Africa. The Rio Tinto Bursaries is an opportunity for students who would like to receive financial assistance with their studies. Acknowledging the potential and talents within the young local society, Rio Tinto believes that a bursary schemes is a fantastic initiative to improve South Africa’s skill set. Through its bursary schemes, Rio Tinto is able to provide a level of help for students to receive their much needed educational qualification that will allow them to establish a career path in the Mining and Metals Industry.

At the moment, the Rio Tinto Bursaries 2026 (Richards Bay Minerals) are offered to the following study courses below:

RBM (Richards Bay Minerals) 2026 Bursaries – Core Disciplines:

• BSc Sciences: Environmental Science, Geology
• BSC or BEng Engineering: Extractive Metallurgy, Electrical, Mechanical

RBM (Richards Bay Minerals) 2026 Bursaries – Non-Core Disciplines:

• B.A: Law, Safety Management
• Humanities: Journalism, Media & Communication
• Sciences: Computer Science, Data Science
• Engineering: Civil, Land surveying, Industrial
• Health Sciences: Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy
• Management Sciences: Economics, Commerce, Finance
• Social Sciences: Community Development, Criminology, Psychology

For application purposes, please kindly take note of the Rio Tinto (Richards Bay Minerals) Bursaries 2026’s Reference Number: #R33700 (Core Disciplines) and #R33704 (Non-Core Disciplines).

Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates who would like to register for the Rio Tinto Bursaries 2026 (Richards Bay Minerals) will need to adhere to the strict, eligibility criteria that has been published by the selection committee. All of these items will be used by the committee to assess all incoming candidates on a fair and detailed manner. Additionally, each of these items will determine whether you will pass the application procedure or not. Failure to meet everything will automatically have your applications be disregarded by the committee.

The Rio Tinto Bursaries 2026 (Richards Bay Minerals) Requirements are as follows:

• Ensure you are a South African citizen
• Provide your Matric results (statement or certificate)
• Average year mark maintained at a minimum of 65%
• Confirm eligibility for financial assistance in line with NSFAS guidelines
• Take advantage of this opportunity if you are a student with disabilities, as we strongly encourage you to apply.

Note: women & students who have a disability are highly recommended to register for this opportunity.

Additionally, future candidates will need to prepare these following documents for their application procedure:

• Submit a certified copy of your ID (issued within the last 3 months)
• Provide a certified Matric certificate or statement of results (issued within the last 3 months)
• Include proof of acceptance from a university
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Provide a certified copy of your parent’s/guardian’s ID (if signing on the applicant’s behalf)
• Submit proof of income or a payslip for your parent/guardian
• Write and include a motivation letter explaining your chosen field of study.

Application Instructions
Apply online Rio Tinto Bursaries 2026 (Richards Bay Minerals):

• Core Disciplines
• Non-Core Disciplines.

Steps to register RBM 2026 Bursaries:

• Create Account/Sign In
• My Information
• My Experience
• Application Questions 1 of 2
• Application Questions 2 of 2
• Voluntary Disclosures
• Review.

Closing Date
Applications for the Rio Tinto (Richards Bay Minerals) Bursaries 2026 are accepted by the selection committee before its closing date on NOT specified.

Applications must be sent in during the allocated time period. As the selection committee does not tolerate any late applications, candidates found to be sending in applications past the deadline will automatically be disregarded.

Important Notes

• All personal information will be subject to detailed assessment and evaluation by the committee
• Applications must be filled in with only complete and accurate information.

Rio Tinto Contact Details
Physical Address: 1 Harries Road, Illovo, Sandton 2146, Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone Number: +27 11 459 1260