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Rio Tinto Approves $144 Million for Arizona Copper Project
Rio Tinto approved a $144 million investment for the next development phase of the Resolution Copper project in Arizona.
COMMODITIES | Nov 05, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Approves $144 Million for Resolution Copper Project
Rio Tinto approved a $144 million investment to advance the Resolution Copper project in Superior, Arizona.
EQUITY | Nov 05, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Australian Shares Rise 1.8% as Democrats’ Election Win Boosts Risk Appetite
The S&P/ASX 200 advanced 1.8% to 8,991.30, putting it on track for its best session since mid-June. The rally mirrored gains in global equities and offset a sharp fall in National Australia Bank shares.
EQUITY | Nov 05, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +1.16%, Nasdaq 100 +0.94%; EUR/USD +0.61%, WTI -0.85%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.94 percent, Dow futures is up 1.58 percent and Russell futures is up 1.5 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Nov 04, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Australian Shares Fall 0.5% as Banks Weigh on Market
The S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.5% at 8,844.20 points by 2327 GMT, with banks leading broad-based losses. The decline followed the RBA’s rate increase to an 18-year high; investors awaited US midterm election results.
EQUITY | Nov 04, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto Halts Oyu Tolgoi Underground Operations After Rockfall Injures Three
Rio Tinto suspended underground operations at its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia after a seismic event triggered a rockfall that injured three employees.
COMMODITIES | Oct 29, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Pauses Oyu Tolgoi Underground Operations After Earthquake
Rio Tinto said it paused underground operations at its Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia after seismic activity caused ground vibration.
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 07:53 PM UTC
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Seismic Activity at Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi Mine Injures Three Employees
Rio Tinto said seismic activity caused ground vibration at the underground mine in Mongolia at approximately 18:00 on 29 October. Three employees were injured; the body is truncated after stating that underground operati
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 07:48 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Opens Two Argentina Lithium Projects After $1.4B Investment
Fénix 1B and Sal de Vida achieved first production in Q2 and are ramping toward a combined capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate equivalent.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Opens $1.4 Billion Lithium Projects in Argentina
Rio Tinto officially opened its Fénix 1B expansion and Sal de Vida operation in Catamarca, Argentina.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC
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Australian shares end flat as hot CPI lifts November rate-hike odds
Australia’s share benchmark ended little changed on Wednesday, surrendering earlier gains after third-quarter annual CPI inflation accelerated on higher fuel costs and strengthened expectations of a November rate hike.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 05:59 AM UTC
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Australian Shares Rise 0.9% as Miners Gain Ahead of Inflation Data
The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% to 8,823.90 by 0017 GMT, as heavyweight miners gained on stronger copper prices. Investors awaited an inflation print due shortly.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.03%, Nasdaq 100 -0.09%; EUR/USD -0.18%, WTI +0.68%, HSBA leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent. In currencies, the do
EQUITY | Oct 27, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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LCL Resources Shares Climb on Rio Tinto Farm-In Deal
LCL Resources said it signed a binding farm-in and joint venture term sheet with Rio Tinto Exploration for the Liamu copper-gold project. Its shares gained in Australian trading.
MNA | Oct 26, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC
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Australian Shares Rise 0.2% as Miners Offset Bank Weakness
The S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.2% higher at 8,809.90 points after falling earlier on Monday, with miners offsetting weakness in banks.
EQUITY | Oct 26, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC
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Canada Invests Toward Rio Tinto’s Quebec Aluminum Modernization Projects
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is investing toward Rio Tinto’s aluminum modernization projects in Quebec.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 04:39 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto approves $1.9bn Kangwinan bauxite investment
Rio Tinto will invest $1.9 billion in its Queensland project, adding 20 million tonnes of annual production capacity. First output is targeted for 2029, with full production expected by 2032.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto to Invest $1.9 Billion in Queensland Bauxite Project
Rio Tinto said it will develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, replacing output from its ageing Andoom mine and lifting annual production capacity at its Weipa bauxite operations.
EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 09:58 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto to Invest $1.9B in Queensland Bauxite Project
The Kangwinan project is expected to add 20Mt per year, with first output targeted in 2029 and full production expected by 2032. It will replace Andoom and lift Weipa capacity to about 44Mt.
EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 09:34 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto to Invest $1.9 Billion in Kangwinan Bauxite Project
Rio Tinto will invest $1.9 billion to develop the project in Queensland, underpinning the long-term future of its Weipa Operations and supply to international customers and Australian alumina refineries.
EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 09:34 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto to Invest $1.9B in Kangwinan Bauxite Project
Rio Tinto plans a $1.9 billion investment to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project.
EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto to Invest $1.9 Billion in Australian Bauxite Project
Rio Tinto plans to invest $1.9 billion to develop an Australian bauxite project.
EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 09:23 PM UTC
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Iron Ore Futures Fall 1.62% After Rio Tinto Supply Deal
The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange fell 1.62% to 66… after China’s state iron ore buyer reached a new supply deal with Rio Tinto. Steel mill margins showed little sign of impro
COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Falls 1.62% as China’s State Buyer Reaches Deal With Rio Tinto
Iron ore futures fell after China’s state iron ore buyer reached a new supply deal with Rio Tinto. Steel mill margins showed little sign of improvement.
COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.49%, Nasdaq 100 +1.33%; EUR/USD -0.15%, WTI -1.5%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.5 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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Australian Shares Hit Five-Week High as Rate-Hike Bets Ease
The S&P/ASX 200 was up 1% at 8,809.80 points after rising as much as 1.2% earlier. Softer-than-expected labour market data curbed expectations of a near-term rate hike, while miners led broad-based buying.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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Australian Shares Hit Two-Week Low as Miners Sell Off
The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1% to 8,644.20 points, with heavyweight miners leading losses. A hot US inflation print stirred bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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IOC saleable iron ore production reaches 3.81 million tonnes in Q3
Rio Tinto reported total saleable iron ore production of 3.81 million tonnes at Iron Ore Company of Canada in the third quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC
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Japan aluminium buyers agree to pay Q4 premiums of $255 per ton
Japanese buyers agreed to pay global producers $255 per metric ton over the benchmark for October-December shipments, down 35% from the previous quarter, according to five sources involved in the pricing talks.
COMMODITIES | Oct 14, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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Japan Q4 Aluminium Premiums Set at $255/T, Down 35% From Q3
Premiums for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for October to December were set at $255 per metric ton, down 35% from the previous quarter, sources said, reflecting recovering Middle East supplies.
COMMODITIES | Oct 14, 2026, 07:49 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto Ships 85.7M Tonnes of Iron Ore, Beats Forecasts
Rio Tinto shipped 85.7 million tonnes of iron ore in the three months to September 30, up 2% year over year and above analyst forecasts of 84.41 million tonnes. It maintained 2026 Pilbara shipment guidance of 323 million
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto Q3 Iron Ore Sales Beat Market Expectations
Rio Tinto shipped 85.7 million tonnes of iron ore from its Pilbara operations in the third quarter and said it remains on track to unlock around $5 billion of capital by the end of 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Futures Fall as China Furnace Maintenance Dents Demand
Iron ore futures fell as rising blast furnace maintenance in China dampened demand. Higher port inventories in Australia and Brazil pointed to ample supply.
COMMODITIES | Oct 14, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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China’s September Iron Ore Imports Rise 1.2% on Restocking
China’s iron ore imports rose 1.2% from August as steelmakers restocked ahead of the week-long National Day holiday. Expectations also grew that steel demand would improve.
COMMODITIES | Oct 14, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto’s Nine-Month Iron Ore Sales Rise 3% to 255.3 Million Tons
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Iron Ore Sales Rise 4% in Nine Months
Rio Tinto reported Pilbara iron ore sales of 243.3 million tons for nine months, up 4% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:33 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Pilbara Iron Ore Sales Rise 2% to 85.7 Million Tons
Rio Tinto reported Pilbara iron ore sales of 85.7 million tons, up 2% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto 3Q Iron Ore Sales Rise 3% to 90.8 Million Tons
Rio Tinto reported global iron ore sales of 90.8 million tons in the third quarter, up 3% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Iron Ore Sales Rise 2% in Third Quarter
Rio Tinto shipped 85.7 million metric tons from its Pilbara operations in the three months ended September 30, up from 84.3 million tons a year earlier. The company attributed the increase to strong mine performance and
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:31 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Expects Lithium Output at Lower End of Guidance
Rio Tinto expects full-year lithium carbonate equivalent output at the lower end of its 61,000–64,000-ton guidance range.
EARNINGS | Oct 13, 2026, 09:31 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Lithium Output Rises 33% to 40,300 Tons
Rio Tinto reported nine-month lithium carbonate equivalent output of 40,300 tons, up 33% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Third-Quarter Aluminum Output Falls 2% to 800,000 Tons
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:29 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Production Results
CEO Simon Trott said Oyu Tolgoi copper production rose 29% year-to-date, with the operation running at an approximately 450 kt annualized rate in the quarter; global iron ore sales increased 3% year-to-date.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:29 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Reports 9-Month Alumina Output Up 9%
Rio Tinto produced 6.1 million tons of alumina over nine months, up 9% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:29 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Third-Quarter Alumina Output Rises 10% to 2.1 Million Tons
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Reports Nine-Month Bauxite Output of 44.2 Million Tons, Down 6%
Rio Tinto said bauxite output was 44.2 million tons for the nine months, down 6% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Third-Quarter Bauxite Output Falls 4% to 15.7 Million Tons
Rio Tinto reported third-quarter bauxite output of 15.7 million tons, down 4% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:27 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto’s Nine-Month Copper Output Rises 1% to 646,000 Tons
Rio Tinto reported nine-month copper output of 646,000 tons, up 1% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:27 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto 3Q copper output holds at 205,000 tons year over year
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:27 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto’s Nine-Month Iron Ore Output Rises 4% to 259.6 Million Tons
Rio Tinto reported global iron ore output of 259.6 million tons for nine months, up 4% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:26 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Third-Quarter Iron Ore Output Rises 2% to 89.7 Million Tons
Rio Tinto reported global iron ore output of 89.7 million tons in the third quarter, up 2% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:26 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto’s 9-Month Pilbara Iron Ore Output Rises 3%
Pilbara iron ore output was 245.7 million tons, up 3% year on year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:25 PM UTC
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Rio Tinto Pilbara Iron Ore Output Falls 1% to 83.4 Million Tons in 3Q
Rio Tinto reported 3Q Pilbara iron ore output of 83.4 million tons, down 1% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:25 PM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.43%, Nasdaq 100 -0.73%; EUR/USD -0.73%, WTI +0.58%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.73 percent, Dow futures is down 0.87 percent and Russell futures is down 0.93 percent. In currencies, the
EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.42%, Nasdaq 100 -0.72%; EUR/USD -0.76%, WTI +0.6%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.72 percent, Dow futures is down 0.83 percent and Russell futures is down 0.86 percent. In currencies, the
EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
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China demands copper supply commitments for Anglo Teck merger approval
China's antitrust regulator has requested Anglo American commit to supplying copper concentrate to the country as a condition for approving its proposed $54 billion merger with Teck Resources.
REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Australian shares drop 2% as global bond rout hits risk appetite
Australian shares suffered their steepest fall since early March, with the S&P/ASX 200 index slumping 2% to 8,614.40. This decline was driven by a global bond rout fueled by inflation concerns and elevated energy prices,
EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
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Bodegas Riojanas H1 Net Loss At €5.0 Mln
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NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC
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Madagascar villagers file claim against Rio Tinto over alleged mine contamination
More than 6,500 people in Madagascar have filed a claim in London's High Court against Rio Tinto LSE:RIO, alleging contamination from the mining group's mineral sands operation exposed them to dangerous levels of lead an
NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC
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UBS says iron ore consensus is too low: What it means for BHP, RIO and FMG
Analysts have been bearish on iron ore for years, and the forecasts keep calling for lower prices. But prices have held up better than most expected, and UBS thinks the consensus view is too narrow.“We believe consensus
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 30, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC