Rio Tinto Reports 18% Sequential Increase in Q2 Iron Ore Shipments
RIO posts an 18% sequential rise in Q2 Pilbara iron ore shipments as first-half production reached its highest level since 2018.
RIO - Rio Tinto Group
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Rio Tinto: Solid Q2, But Limited Upside Supports A Neutral View
Q2 output was slightly ahead of expectations, led by strong Pilbara iron ore shipments. Copper and lithium production met or slightly surpassed forecasts, though copper faced operational headwinds. Copper will be impacted by maintenance and the Kennecott smelter outage. Oyu Tolgoi economics weakened slightly, but political risk improved.
Rio Tinto cuts copper unit costs nearly in half for 2026
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF)'s Pilbara iron ore unit posted its strongest first-half production since 2018, beating consensus estimates alongside stronger shipment volumes, as the miner reiterated full-year guidance across all segments. Second-quarter production beat expectations in both Pilbara output and shipment volumes, while the rest of Rio's major operating assets came in line with consensus.
Rio Tinto releases second quarter 2026 production results
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: "We are delivering growth as we drive performance across the group, with copper equivalent production up 3 per cent in the first half. “Our scale, geographical diversification and sophisticated supply chains continue to underpin our resilience and strong operational performance despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty throughout the period. “In the Pilbara, we achieved our highest first half iron ore production s.
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Rio Tinto may need to bulk up its copper pipeline, Swiss bank says
UBS says Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) may need to bulk up its copper pipeline if it is to avoid a growth gap after 2030, with Argentina's Los Azules project emerging as a possible answer. The bank, which rates Rio at Neutral, with a 7,300p price target, said the miner is on track to lift copper output from 883,000 tonnes in 2025 to around 1 million tonnes by 2030, helped by Oyu Tolgoi and Kennecott.
Sovereign Metals plans US strategic minerals pivot for Kasiya project as Rio Tinto passes on project option
Sovereign Metals Ltd (ASX:SVM, OTCQX:SVMLF, AIM:SVML, FRA:SVM) told investors it will keep direct control of the Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi and sharpen its US critical minerals strategy after Rio Tinto declined an option to become project operator. Rio Tinto told Sovereign the decision reflected a change in corporate strategy and a strategic review of its iron and titanium business.
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Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says
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Rio2 Updates Condestable Mine Resources & Reserves
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or “the Company”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) announces that it has finalized an updated National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report (the “Report”) for its recently acquired Condestable copper mine (“Condestable”), located in the Department of Lima, Peru. The updated technical report, prepared by leading global mining consulting firm SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
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Rio2 Announces 2026 AGSM Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) announces the results of voting at its Annual and Special General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting” or the “AGSM”) held June 17, 2026. A total of 304,775,175 common shares were voted, representing 55.78% of 546,395,184 shares issued and outstanding as of the record date of the Meeting.
RIO-China Baowu Partnership Reaches Low-Carbon Steelmaking Milestone
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Rio2 Virtual AGM Reminder
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or “the Company”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) reminds its shareholders that the Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET. The Meeting will be entirely virtual and conducted via live webcast, allowing all shareholders to participate online regardless of location. Shareholders cannot attend the Meeting in person. There will be a Q&A sessio.
Rio Tinto Canada Fund boosts community investment to C$13 million to better meet the needs of Canadians
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto is increasing its annual community investment commitment in Canada by 30% through the Rio Tinto Canada Fund, bringing total annual funding to C$13 million to support community-led initiatives across the country. As community needs continue to evolve, the increased investment reflects Rio Tinto's commitment to supporting solutions that create meaningful, long-term benefits. Canada is home to some of Rio Tinto's most important operations, partnerships and comm.
FTSE 100 drops amid China banking concerns and falling oil prices
The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index fell to its lowest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by sharp declines in Asia-focused lenders and miners after reports of tighter offshore banking restrictions in China. Lower crude oil prices also dragged energy stocks lower, adding to the market's weakness.
Rio Tinto commissions $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion in Quebec
SAGUENAY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has successfully started commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminium smelting technology. The start-up, which began in March, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 with all 96 new pots operating. This will increase the plant's production capacity by approximately 160,000 metric tonnes of primary aluminium annua.
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Price Targets
Rio Tinto price target raised to $120 from $115 at Argus
$120.00
(was $99.51)
Argus Research
Rio Tinto price target raised to $83.50 from $82 at Bernstein
$83.50
(was $99.61)
Bernstein
Rio Tinto price target lowered to $77 from $83 at Bernstein
$77.00
(was $90.35)
Bernstein
Rio Tinto price target raised to $85 from $70 at Argus
$85.00
(was $76.23)
John Eade
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Argus Research
Berenberg Upgrades Rio Tinto (RIO) to Buy
$79.00
(was $69.78)
Richard Hatch
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Berenberg Bank
Rio Tinto price target raised to $82 from $70 at Argus
$82.00
(was $73.48)
John Eade
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Argus Research
Rio Tinto downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Macquarie
$100.00
(was $61.10)
Hayden Bairstow
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Macquarie
Rio Tinto (RIO) Stock: $92 Price Target From Jefferies
$92.00
(was $72.72)
Christopher LaFemina
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Jefferies
Credit Suisse Reiterates Outperform Rating on Rio Tinto Ltd. (RIO:AU) (RIO)
$133.00
(was $75.72)
Sam Webb
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Credit Suisse