Rio Tinto Connect

Keeping you up to date with Rio Tinto news and stories.

Staffbase GmbH · com.staffbase.riotinto

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2026.1.138058049 37.8 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2026.1.138058049 (2026021029)
Updated: Feb 11, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 37.8 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Nov 13, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (2 sensitive)
Website: staffbase.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Rio Tinto Connect is an app by Staffbase GmbH in the Communication category, listed since at least November 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2023.3.206388021, the APK shrank from 48.9 MB to 37.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 8.0 to 10. It asks for 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and record audio. Compared with version 2025.2.290231522, it adds 1 new permission: “Nfc”.

What's new in v2026.1.138058049

Thank you for updating! With this update, we improve the performance of your app, fix bugs, and add new features to make your app experience even better.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress. Iron ore for steel. Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint, and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life. This easy-to-use app is designed to allow you to: • Access announcements, news, stories and videos on Rio Tinto's pioneering work and people • Chat with other registered users on the app • Learn about safety, sustainability and other topics relevant to life at Rio Tinto • Access a wide variety of Rio Tinto social media channels from across the world • Get the latest Rio Tinto media releases • Consult an interactive map of our Rio Tinto operations • And more! This is an optional tool that gives you access to information on your personal devices anytime, anywhere. The choice is yours.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2023.3.206388021. Since v2026.1.138058049 it requires Android 10+.

v2026.1.138058049 LATEST Feb 11, 2026 37.8 MB TRUSTED v2025.2.290231522 Jun 11, 2025 44.4 MB TRUSTED v2023.3.206388021 Sep 30, 2023 48.9 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “mitarbeiterapp.de” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 11, 2026
Signed byCN=Patrick Rudolph, OU=Development, O=mitarbeiterapp.de, L=Chemnitz, ST=Sachsen, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6D:50:24:31:27:76:05:8E:45:BC:CD:9E:64:38:19:6A:06:88:3E:C1
File MD5b3b8c3f4ab3d76de5b7124d9669b8afa
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Rio Tinto Connect requests 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.staffbase.riotinto.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

Rio Tinto Connect APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Rio Tinto Connect for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 10 or later. Version 2025.2.290231522 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 9 and later. Get version 2025.2.290231522 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Rio Tinto Connect APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b3b8c3f4ab3d76de5b7124d9669b8afa.