Rio Tinto assesses new lithium plant in Argentina, copper opportunities

Rio Tinto is evaluating the construction ​of a new lithium plant in Argentina ‌that would require about $1 billion in additional investment, Chief Executive Simon Trott said.

Reuters • 10 hours ago

Rio Tinto celebrates opening of $1.4 billion lithium projects in Argentina

CATAMARCA, Argentina--(BUSINESS WIRE)--President of Argentina Javier Milei and Catamarca Governor Raúl Jalil today joined Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott to celebrate a major milestone for Argentina's lithium industry, marking the official opening of Rio Tinto's Fénix 1B expansion and Sal de Vida operation in Catamarca following a combined investment of around $1.4 billion. Both projects achieved first production in the second quarter ahead of plan and are now ramping up production. They.

Business Wire • Oct 28, 2026

Rio Tinto commits $1.9 billion to Queensland bauxite expansion

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) will invest $1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, extending the life of its Weipa Operations and increasing annual production capacity. The project will add 20 million tonnes of annual bauxite capacity, with first production targeted for 2029 and full output expected by 2032.

Proactive Investors • Oct 23, 2026

Rio Tinto to invest $1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Western Cape York, Queensland

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto will invest $1.9 billion1 to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project on Western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, underpinning the long-term future of its Weipa Operations and continued supply to its international customers and its Australian alumina refineries. Kangwinan highlights Rio Tinto's continued commitment to mining in Australia and will sustain its position as one of the world's leading high-quality bauxite producers. This brownfield inv.

Business Wire • Oct 22, 2026

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue hit multi-month lows as miners come under pressure

BHP Group Ltd (LSE:BHP, ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) and Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) shares have fallen to multi-month lows as weaker iron ore prices, concerns over global capital expenditure and softer earnings expectations put pressure on Australia's major miners. BHP was down 1% to $57.92 after falling as much as 1.5% to a three-month low of $57.69, bringing the stock within touching distance of its rising 200-day moving average at about $57.66.

Proactive Investors • Oct 22, 2026

Rio Tinto Reports 2% Y/Y Increase in Q3 Iron Ore Shipments

RIO's iron ore shipments rose 2% y/y in Q3'26, while copper output varied across key mines as the company maintained its annual production guidance.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

Rio Tinto keeps 2026 guidance as Oyu Tolgoi copper output jumps 27%

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) maintained its 2026 production and cost guidance after strong third-quarter performances from its Oyu Tolgoi copper operation and Pilbara iron ore business. Oyu Tolgoi copper production increased 27% year on year during the quarter and 29% over the first nine months, with the Mongolian operation running at an annualised rate of around 450,000 tonnes.

Proactive Investors • Oct 14, 2026

Rio Tinto posts 2% rise in third-quarter iron ore sales

Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it was on track to release about $5 billion in capital by the end of 2026, as ​strong mine performance helped lift third-quarter Pilbara iron ore sales by ​2%.

Reuters • Oct 13, 2026

Rio Tinto releases third quarter 2026 production results

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “We delivered strong operational performance in the third quarter. Oyu Tolgoi copper production increased 29% year-to-date, with the operation running at a ~450 kt annualised rate in the quarter, and global iron ore sales are up 3% year-to-date. The Simandou iron ore mine hit an annualised production run-rate of ~10 Mtpa (100% basis) in the quarter as the project continues to ramp up. “We are finishing the year w.

Business Wire • Oct 13, 2026

UBS sees BHP and Rio Tinto leading iron ore quarter as prices hit more than 10-year lows

UBS, the Swiss bank, expects BHP Group Ltd (LSE:BHP, ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) to deliver stronger iron ore shipments in the September quarter, although weak Chinese demand is keeping prices under pressure. UBS analysts Myles Allsop, Lachlan Shaw and colleagues said iron ore prices had fallen to about $91 a tonne, with free-on-board prices at more than 10-year lows.

Proactive Investors • Oct 6, 2026