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Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for RIO
Current share price for RIO : $160.950 14.61 (9.98%)+
Release
21 Jan 2026 8:25AM
Price at Release
$146.340
Full Release
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Summary
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Rio Tinto Limited reported significant production results across its operations. Iron ore production in the Pilbara region increased by 5% compared to Q4 2024, with total production reaching 77.3 million tonnes. Total shipments for Pilbara iron ore also saw a 9% increase from the previous year. In copper production, the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia contributed significantly with 464.3 thousand tonnes of copper concentrates produced in Q4 2025, reflecting a strong performance across the year. Additionally, aluminium production showed a steady output with a total of 852 thousand tonnes produced in Q4 2025. Overall, Rio Tinto's diversified operations demonstrated robust growth and production efficiency in this quarter.
Key Points
  • Iron ore production in Pilbara increased by 5% year-on-year.
  • Total Pilbara iron ore shipments rose by 9% compared to Q4 2024.
  • Oyu Tolgoi mine produced 464.3 thousand tonnes of copper concentrates in Q4.
  • Aluminium production totaled 852 thousand tonnes in Q4 2025.
  • The company showcased strong performance across its diversified operations.
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