Rio Tinto Group (RIO) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to RIO, Rio Tinto Group. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about alpaca us equities, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 67 indexed stories across 31 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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Niche metal squeeze tests West against China export curbs
Three years after China curbed exports of gallium and germanium, the West is still dealing with price pain and waiting for its own production to offset supply constraints, with the report noting chipmaking, clean energy
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Prysmian, Rio Tinto to supply low-carbon aluminum cables for Amazon
Prysmian partnered with Rio Tinto to supply low-carbon aluminium electrical cables for an Amazon data centre in Ohio, using ELYSIS inert-anode technology for the aluminium.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC
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Prysmian and Rio Tinto partner for low-carbon aluminum supply to Amazon
Prysmian SpA and Rio Tinto said they will bring low-carbon aluminum to an Amazon data center in Ohio, USA.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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Prysmian and Rio Tinto cable contract for Amazon data center
Prysmian, with Rio Tinto, said it has contracted first electrical cables made using Rio Tinto’s ELYSIS(R) technology for installation at an Amazon data center.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
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Australian shares gain as RBA governor flags inflation risks
The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% to 8760.6 points. Mining stocks tracked stronger commodity prices as the RBA governor warned inflation risks were materialising, while traders stayed positioned for further tightening later this
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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REG - Rio Tinto - Publication of a Prospectus
RNS Number: 8734U Rio Tinto PLC 15 September 2026 Notice to LSEPublication of Prospectus15 September 2026The following document has been approved by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority on 15 September 2026 and
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
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REG - Rio Tinto - Notice of dividend currency exchange rates
RNS Number: 8193U Rio Tinto PLC 15 September 2026 Notice to ASX/LSENotice of dividend currency exchange rates2026 interim dividend15 September 2026On 29 July 2026 Rio Tinto announced an interim dividend of 211.00 US cent
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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Australian shares close at over three-month low as miners, banks slide ahead of Fed decision
By Aamir KhalidAustralian shares closed at a more-than-three-month low on Tuesday, dragged down by commodity stocks and banks as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision later this week, while higher bo
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 15, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Australian shares fall as miners slide, oil prices stoke inflation worries
Australian shares fell on Tuesday as weak commodity prices hurt mining and gold stocks, while rising crude oil prices heightened inflation worries and reinforced expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike.The S&P/A
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 15, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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Weekly Recap: Mills halt RIO ore buys and Winu JV Nyangumarta Warrarn
Rio Tinto plc Sponsored ADR (LSE:RIO) faces mixed pressures as Chinese curbs halted some mills’ iron—ore buying and White House tariff talk knocked the stock down ~2.7%, even as Rio Tinto won a Winu JV with Nyangumarta W
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 14, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto signs aboriginal project agreement for Winu copper project
Rio Tinto said it signed a project agreement with the Nyangumarta Warrarn aboriginal group to secure a long-term partnership for the Winu copper-and-gold mine in Australia, clearing a key hurdle. The company targets firs
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC
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London's Miners Fall as Middle East Tensions Escalate — Market Talk
Shares in London mining stocks are down in afternoon trade as Brent crude tops $105 a barrel and hostilities between the U.S. and Iran escalate. Higher oil prices will add costs to energy intensive miners who are some of
ENERGY | Sep 10, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC
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White House copper tariff plan stalls amid affordability concerns, sources say
By Jarrett Renshaw and Ernest ScheyderThe White House has not yet made a decision on refined copper tariffs as officials juggle concerns that higher prices for the red metal could raise manufacturing costs against the po
COMMODITIES | Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Australian shares log worst day in over three months, dragged by banks and miners
By Keshav SinghChundawatAustralian shares logged their worst session in more than three months on Thursday, with financials and miners leading losses, as elevated oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and reinforced expe
MACRO | Sep 10, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto signs project agreement with NWAC for Winu mine
Rio Tinto Group signed a project agreement with The Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) for the proposed Winu copper-gold mine. The agreement follows a project planning agreement signed previously.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Australian shares hit six-week low as oil tops $100 on Middle East tensions
Australian shares fell to a six-week low as Middle East tensions pushed oil above $100 a barrel. The S&P/ASX 200 was down 1.4% at 8,785.20 as of 0020 GMT, with all sectors trading in the red.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC
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Bernstein raises Rio Tinto price target to $89.50
Benzinga, via TradingView News, reports Bernstein raised its Rio Tinto price target to $89.50 per share from $88.50.
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Iron ore falls as China demand worries and higher imports weigh
Iron ore prices fell after a four-session winning streak, pressured by China demand concerns as steelmakers cut output amid shrinking margins, alongside higher ore imports.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 09, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Australian shares edge higher as mining and energy stocks gain
Australian shares rose slightly, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.2% to 8,942.60 by 0016 GMT. Commodity-linked mining and energy strength supported sentiment, while oil hovered near the $100-per-barrel level.
COMMODITIES | Sep 09, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC
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China state iron ore buyer urges mills to pause Rio Tinto purchases
China’s state iron ore buyer asked some domestic steelmakers to hold off buying Rio Tinto, citing ongoing supply contract talks with the world’s largest miner, sources said.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto agrees to buy Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore and Mitsubishi
Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has agreed to acquire the Aurukun Bauxite Project in Western Cape York, Queensland, from a joint venture involving Glencore and Mitsubishi Development. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal rem
MNA | Sep 08, 2026, 05:35 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto agrees to buy Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore, Mitsubishi
Rio Tinto said it has agreed to buy the Aurukun bauxite project in Australia from Glencore and Mitsubishi, bolstering resources for future production of bauxite used to make aluminum.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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China tells steel mills to hold off on Rio Tinto ore buying
Bloomberg reports China has told steel mills to hold off on buying Rio Tinto’s ore.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto and Ngarlawangga sign interim modernised agreement
Rio Tinto (RIO) and Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation have signed an Interim Modernised Agreement, reinforcing their partnership and targeting long-term benefits for the Ngarlawangga People, the miner said.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto interim agreement underpins engagement, adds financial support
Rio Tinto said an interim agreement underpins its engagement and provides additional financial support.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto signs interim modernized agreement with Ngarlawangga Corp
Rio Tinto signed an interim modernized agreement with Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corp.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC
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Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto sign interim modernised agreement
Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed an interim modernised agreement.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
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Australian shares little changed as mining gains offset gold weakness
Australian shares were little changed on Monday as mining and energy stocks gained while gold stocks fell. Investors weighed renewed U.S. rate hike expectations and persistently elevated Australian rate hike bets.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley backs Rio Tinto to boost aluminium returns
Morgan Stanley urged Rio Tinto’s Sponsored ADR to prioritize aluminium returns via an AP60 ramp-up, Weipa moves and Matalco utilization as it negotiates lower Oct—Dec Japan premiums.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Wall Street strength fails to stop Australian shares weekly slide
Australian shares fell on Friday despite stronger Wall Street. The market ended the week 1% lower as tech gains were unable to offset rising borrowing costs.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley says Rio Tinto should boost aluminum returns, not volume
Morgan Stanley says Rio Tinto’s aluminum division is high-quality but mixed-return, and that value creation should come from improving returns rather than volume growth via operational and brownfield projects.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Australian shares rise as Waller comments ease U.S. rate concerns
Australian shares rose Friday, led by financials and gold miners, as sentiment improved after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller comments eased concerns about further U.S. interest rate hikes. S&P/ASX 200 rose 0
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC
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Australian shares rebound as banks and miners gain on easing oil, yields
Australian shares rebounded from a one-month low, led by heavyweight banks, with lower oil prices and bond yields lifting global risk sentiment as investors looked past expectations for further domestic monetary tighteni
COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC
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Producers offer Japanese buyers lower Q4 aluminium premiums, sources say
Top global aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers $310–$325 per metric ton for Oct–Dec primary metal shipments, down 18% to 22% from the current quarter, four sources said.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Global aluminium producer offers Japan Q4 premium at $325/mt
A global aluminium producer proposed Japanese buyers a $325 per metric ton premium for primary metal shipments in the October-December quarter, down 18% versus the current quarter, per two sources in pricing talks.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:57 AM UTC
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Australian shares drop to one-month low ahead of GDP data
Australian shares fell to a one-month low. The S&P/ASX 200 was down 1.3% at 8,952.30, pressured by miners and gold stocks; surging oil prices heightened inflation concerns and expectations of rate hikes ahead of the GDP
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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Australian Miners Post Solid Earnings, Better-Than-Expected Dividends — Market Talk
Australian mining and metals companies on the whole reported solid earnings--their highest in five years, says RBC Capital Markets. Gold and lithium producers posted record profits while higher copper prices increased ea
EARNINGS | Sep 01, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto issues and allots 209 ordinary shares in August
Rio Tinto plc confirms that between 1 August 2026 and 31 August 2026 it issued and allotted 209 ordinary shares of 10 pence each.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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Australian shares flat as banks gain offset gold miners losses
Australian shares were flat as gains in banks offset losses in gold miners.
COMMODITIES | Aug 31, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC
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Market Wrap: Aussie shares end the week higher on amazing tech success
Market Wrap: Aussie shares end the week higher on amazing tech success
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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Producer seeks Q4 aluminium premiums of $310/T from Japan buyers
Sources say a global producer is seeking Q4 aluminium premiums of $310/T from Japan buyers.
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC
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Banks and miners drag Australian shares lower on higher rate-hike odds
Banks and miners dragged Australian shares to their worst session in nearly three months as rate-hike odds rose.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 27, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC
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How high can BHP go? Plus: uranium, lithium and copper commodity charts and ASX sector reviews
How high can BHP go? Plus: uranium, lithium and copper commodity charts and ASX sector reviews
COMMODITIES | Aug 26, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
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FTSE 100 rises 0.6% as miners and banks advance
The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% on Friday, extending gains for a sixth session, with miners and HSBC higher while Shell and BP fell as Brent crude edged lower.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC
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FTSE 100 edges up for a third session
The FTSE 100 closed higher for a third straight session, led by gains in mining and energy stocks, while JD Sports plunged more than 14% after cutting its profit outlook.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC
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JD Sports lowers profit outlook as FTSE 100 falls
JD Sports plunges more than 10% after lowering its profit outlook, while the FTSE 100 declines and mining and oil stocks also move lower.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC
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ASX 200 rises 0.3% to 9,084 as sentiment improves
Australia’s ASX 200 rose 30 points, or 0.3%, to close at 9,084, ending a six-day losing streak as gains in consumer durables, non-energy minerals and healthcare offset domestic labor and inflation concerns.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC
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Steel stocks STLD and NUE fall over 2% as metals gain
STLD and NUE are both down over 2% in the steel sector, while FCX, RIO, VALE and AA are higher, with no catalyst supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Copper miners rise as yields fall and Chile disruptions tighten supply
Shares of copper-related companies are trading higher as declining Treasury yields and mining disruptions in Chile support the metal's strength.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC
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Freeport, Glencore, Antofagasta highlighted on copper demand
Freeport-McMoRan, Glencore and Antofagasta are highlighted as copper-exposed miners in a note that says AI buildout is lifting copper’s role in the sector.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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FTSE 100 opens 0.05% higher on Wednesday
The FTSE 100 Index is up 5 points, or 0.05%, on Wednesday, with Melrose, Rio Tinto and BT among the top gainers and Smith & Nephew, Entain and Land Securities among the biggest losers.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC
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Precious metals shares fall as gold, silver retreat
Shares of precious metals-related companies are trading lower as gold and silver prices retreat amid subdued PPI and core CPI this week.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC
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FTSE 100 opens 0.47% lower as miners lead declines
The FTSE 100 Index is losing 51 points, with Antofagasta, Rio Tinto and Fresnillo among the biggest decliners, while Scottish Mortgage, Aviva and Spirax-Sarco Engineering gain.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC
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US Secures Critical Minerals From Global Miners
US to secure critical minerals from global miners
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 07, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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US Summons Rio Tinto, BHP To Critical Minerals Meeting
Rio Tinto and BHP summoned to meeting
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 06, 2026, 08:28 PM UTC
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RIO upgraded from Hold to Buy @ Berenberg
RIO upgraded from Hold to Buy @ Berenberg
EQUITY | Jul 30, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC
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RIO Upgraded to Buy
RIO upgraded to buy
EQUITY | Jul 29, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto's Cash Gusher Fuels Biggest Dividend Boost in Years
Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE: RIO ) stock rose Wednesday after the mining giant reported mixed first-half 2026 results, with earnings meeting Wall Street expectations while revenue missed estimates. Adjusted earnings were $4.21 p
EARNINGS | Jul 29, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Rises 2.8% After H1 Profit Beat
Rio Tinto shares rise on strong H1 profit
EQUITY | Jul 29, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto: Lithium Demand Growing Faster
Lithium demand grows faster than expected
COMMODITIES | Jul 28, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC