Rio Tinto maintains 2026 production, sales and unit cost guidance

Rio Tinto maintained 2026 production and unit-cost guidance, citing strong Q3 performance at Oyu Tolgoi copper and Pilbara iron ore. Pilbara iron ore unit cash cost guidance held at US$23.5—25.0 per wet metric tonne FOB; higher diesel added US$0.9/t year-to-date. At an assumed ~US$175/bbl for Q4, diesel impact expected to rise to US$1.1/t for the full year; FX at US$0.70/A$ adds ~US$1.0/t. Copper C1 net unit cost guidance for Kennecott, Oyu Tolgoi, Escondida maintained at 30—50 US cents per lb. Productivity outlook reiterated, targeting a US$1.8 billion annualized productivity benefit run-rate by end-2026; capital release exceeded US$2 billion year-to-date. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rio Tinto plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)