https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/feedNews release feeden{935EBA28-022F-4CED-8AC2-10EF48D23456}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-releases-third-quarter-2026-production-results Strong operational performance at Oyu Tolgoi copper and Pilbara iron ore 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% yearWed, 14 Oct 2026 04:29:00 +1100{F8B4FE56-48B9-448F-B133-95ECCC2D5FCA}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/argyle-pink-diamonds-brand-transitions-to-boodlesRio Tinto today announced ownership of the Argyle Pink Diamonds™ brand has transitioned to the luxury jewellery designer group Boodles. As part of the agreement, Boodles acquired the last remaining Argyle pink diamond inventory and assumed ownership of a suite of trademarks associated with the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand, plus website and digital marketing assets. Rio Tinto Diamonds GeneralThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +1000{3B892AA2-E680-425F-B333-2C0B489D9AE9}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-tasmanian-government-and-commonwealth-government-secure-the-future-of-bell-bay-aluminium-until-2031 MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto, the Tasmanian Government and the Australian Government have reached agreement to secure the ongoing operation of Bell Bay Aluminium in northern Tasmania through to the end of 2031. Under the arrangements, Hydro Tasmania will continue supplying electricity to Bell Bay Aluminium until 31 December 2031, and the Australian and Tasmanian GovernmeThu, 01 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +1000{886EE7E2-F055-4E03-916F-576ECDC23277}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-revocast-partner-to-expand-low-carbon-aluminium-billet-supply-in-north-americaVANCOUVER, Canada – Rio Tinto and RevoCast Aluminum Billets Ltd. have entered into a long-term agreement to expand the supply of low-carbon aluminium billet to extrusion customers across North America. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will exclusively market billet produced at RevoCast’s newly commissioned casting facility in Langley, British Columbia.   The offering will combine Rio Tinto’s loMon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +1000{84AAFBFC-7DC9-4A47-A6AA-8B95DB69EB5D}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/shougang-group-and-rio-tinto-commission-an-industrial-scale-carbon-capture-trial-facility-for-blast-furnace-gasBEIJING, China -- Shougang Group and Rio Tinto have successfully built and commissioned an industrial-scale carbon capture trial facility for blast furnace gas at Shougang’s operations in China.The facility is designed to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) contained in blast furnace gas produced during ironmaking. It can process up to 3,000 cubic metres of blast furnace gas per hour from Shougang’s JingMon, 28 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +1000{2573C1E1-A1FD-4ECB-82FD-E4EA1B47ADB5}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/alnf-and-rio-tinto-partner-to-strengthen-first-nations-languagesSYDNEY, Australia -- The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) and Rio Tinto have announced a new three-year partnership to support First Nations communities in preserving, revitalising and strengthening their Languages for future generations.The partnership supports the objectives of the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022 to 2032), assisting Aboriginal Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +1000{657671C5-4201-4B32-9E92-6D70193A32CE}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/colours-of-our-country-returns-for-its-21st-year PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- More than 120 artworks celebrating the enduring connection between people, Country and culture in the Pilbara will go on sale this month, as Colours of our Country returns for its 21st year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260920420069/en/Signature Artist Kariyarra and YindjibarndiMon, 21 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +1000{3BB9B715-60FD-4A93-94D5-897EA4882590}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/perth-wildcats-rio-tinto-strengthen-partnership-with-three-year-extensionPERTH, Australia -- The Perth Wildcats and Rio Tinto have strengthened their partnership, signing a new three-year agreement that will build on their shared commitment to creating opportunities for young people and communities across Western Australia.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +1000{9694103A-4E4B-400A-9063-F431F53812B2}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/nyangumarta-warrarn-aboriginal-corporation-and-rio-tinto-sign-milestone-agreement-for-winu-project PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) and Rio Tinto have signed a Project Agreement for the proposed Winu copper-gold mine on Nyangumarta Country, marking a significant milestone in their long-term partnership and the development of the project. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +1000{913E134F-7CED-44FE-881F-A8D51CC38D27}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/ngarlawangga-aboriginal-corporation-and-rio-tinto-sign-interim-modernised-agreement KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed an Interim Modernised Agreement, strengthening their partnership and delivering long-term benefits for the Ngarlawangga People. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260907004218/en/From left to right: Caitlin Westgarth, ViTue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +1000{1B889794-E71D-493F-8EB3-ED9437AF864A}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-celebrates-60-years-in-western-australia KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto is today celebrating 60 years in Western Australia, marking the anniversary of the first shipment of iron ore from Dampier to Japan. The shipment departed on 22 August 1966 aboard the ship Houn Maru, following a landmark agreement with Japanese steel mills to buy 65.5 million tonnes of iron ore over 15 years. At the time, it was the largest exSat, 22 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +1000{E81006A8-DDD9-42FB-8F8A-1EBFC68B2823}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/perthwildcats-and-riotinto-launch-pathway-for-pilbara-basketballersKARRATHA, Australia -- The Perth Wildcats and Rio Tinto are expanding the Rio Tinto Perth Wildcats Academy into the Pilbara, giving young basketballers and coaches across the region greater access to elite development pathways closer to home.The announcement was made today at the Perth Wildcats' historic pre-season game against the Cairns Taipans in Karratha, the first official NBL game to be playSat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +1000{D4DF0A54-5926-407F-ACB1-8FB856C0CB41}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-welcomes-agreement-to-secure-long-term-future-of-tomago-aluminium MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has welcomed the agreement announced today between Tomago Aluminium, the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government to secure the long-term future of Australia’s largest aluminium smelter. The arrangements provide long-term certainty for Tomago Aluminium, its workforce, its customers and the Hunter region, delivering reliable, iThu, 13 Aug 2026 05:27:00 +1000{43AF8AA4-C6AE-4381-A1D2-9B0352E3DE75}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/perthlynx-and-riotinto-strengthen-commitment-to-growing-basketballPERTH, Australia -- Perth Lynx and Rio Tinto have strengthened their long-standing relationship, signing a new three-year agreement that will see Rio Tinto continue as a Major Partner of the club through to the end of the 2028/29 WNBL season. The renewed partnership builds on a shared commitment to supporting women's sport, engaging communities across Western Australia and creating meaningfulWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +1000{8CE9AD8E-7A8E-4F1A-85FF-B39EAA259690}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-step-change-in-performance-delivering-higher-shareholder-returns Right commodities, world-class assets, strong execution SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: "We achieved a step-change in performance in the first half, which, alongside favourable commodity prices, delivered a 28 per cent increase in underlying EBITDA and a 75 per cent rise in free cash flow. "Our continued investment in growth drove a 3 per cWed, 29 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +1000{9AA9141F-C80C-4FEA-A301-1FA438153B09}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-wa-government-sign-agreements-with-yindjibarndi-waterco-for-proposed-sale-of-dampier-seawater-desalination-plant KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and the Western Australian Government have signed non-binding agreements for a proposed sale of their respective joint venture shares in the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant to Yindjibarndi WaterCo. Rio Tinto and the WA Government are 50:50 joint venture partners in the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant. The agreements establish a frameMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000{2AC84371-55FF-43D3-90F4-575AECD353AF}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-signs-bio-pellet-supply-agreement-for-gladstone-alumina-refineriesBRISBANE, Australia-- Rio Tinto has signed a five-year offtake agreement with Australian bioenergy company SuperChar Limited (SCL) for the supply of locally produced bio pellets for use at its alumina refineries in Gladstone, with deliveries targeted to commence in 2028.The agreement follows Rio Tinto operational trials and a feasibility study and represents the next stage in assessing the use of Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000{9679931B-B3B2-4754-BA2D-EFD8D14E234F}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-releases-second-quarter-2026-production-results Driving performance to achieve 3% YoY CuEq1 growth in the first half 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 resilWed, 15 Jul 2026 04:26:00 +1000{072358E3-FE0D-4946-9E7B-FF9233648668}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-government-of-mongolia-agree-to-adjust-oyu-tolgoi-shareholder-loan-interest-rateULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia have reached agreement to adjust the shareholder loan interest rate for the Oyu Tolgoi project1, in line with the requirement under the Shareholders Agreement to periodically review the appropriateness of the rate.Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia have also agreed to work together to resolve matters relating to the Entrée mineTue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +1000{58B93B6E-403D-43BE-9CCC-FEF1CC8AB12E}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/battery-electric-haul-truck-trial-in-the-pilbaraPERTH, Australia -- BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration.    Following three months of on-site testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine, the trial is showing meaningful progress and reflects an industry eTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +1000{AD621F22-46FB-4624-9DEF-EB325978B6B6}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/china-baowu-and-rio-tinto-complete-pilbara-blend-iron-ore-pelletisation-and-direct-reduction-trials SHANGHAI--China Baowu and Rio Tinto have successfully completed industrial-scale pelletisation and shaft furnace trials in China using Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Blend iron ore, as part of their broader partnership to study ways to reduce steelmaking emissions.Under the trials, at China Baowu’s Baoshan Iron & Steel Zhanjiang Steel Operations, a hydrogen-based shaft furnace was used to produce dFri, 12 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +1000{5995B668-F481-4CE5-97F3-F700A28DB42E}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-canada-fund-boosts-community-investment-to-c13-million-to-better-meet-the-needs-of-canadians 30% annual fund increase to support community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation and nature initiatives across the country 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 neTue, 09 Jun 2026 01:51:00 +1000{9708DBC7-E18D-4088-A427-BF07CE12DC6A}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/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 Fri, 29 May 2026 21:17:00 +1000{82FF67C0-424D-47CF-8B1C-AA20E050D30B}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/richards-bay-minerals-announces-leadership-changeRICHARDS BAY, South Africa -- Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) today announced that Werner Duvenhage, Managing Director, RBM and Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Africa Operations, has decided to leave the business to pursue an opportunity outside the company. Werner joined Rio Tinto in 2013 as Managing Director of Rössing Uranium Limited in Namibia, where he successfully led the business until 2018. HTue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000{1109A40C-48E0-43A3-8E3D-DA89A930589F}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-ships-8-billionth-tonne-of-iron-ore-from-the-pilbara KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has celebrated the shipment of 8 billion tonnes1 of iron ore to global markets from the Pilbara region, 60 years after the company’s first shipment set sail from Western Australia for Japan. The milestone shipment departed from Cape Lambert port aboard the Juno Horizon on 19 May 2026, bound for Nippon Steel Corporation, one of Rio Tinto’s longWed, 20 May 2026 02:00:00 +1000{79271DCC-9AAC-44D0-9561-2BEC896E114A}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-appoints-new-chief-legal-officer LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has appointed Trudi Charles to succeed Isabelle Deschamps as Chief Legal Officer, Governance & Corporate Affairs. Trudi is currently Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President Legal, Supply, Trading & Shipping at BP plc. She will join Rio Tinto from 1 August 2026. Trudi has spent over 20 years at BP in various senior legal roles across its Thu, 14 May 2026 12:33:00 +1000{DA2EF6EF-58BE-4788-A4CB-C473CED7B999}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/yindjibarndi-energy-reaches-financial-close-jinbi-solar-project-power-purchase-agreement-rio-tintoYindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC), one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy initiatives, will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in the Pilbara after reaching Financial Close and signing a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement with Rio Tinto, marking a major step in delivering renewable energy on Yindjibarndi Ngurra (Country). Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +1000{4EF49B4A-7D01-4A81-A8D8-1BF4D5F7666A}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/sodexo-awarded-contract-to-manage-riotintos-pilbara-facilitiesPERTH, Australia -- Sodexo has been awarded a new contract to provide facilities management for Rio Tinto’s fly-in fly out (FIFO) accommodation villages, residential houses and operational sites in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.The seven-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional three years, commences in June 2026. It was awarded after a thorough global partner selection proceTue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +1000{A6390867-2886-4947-ABC5-B3CB70231D4F}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/clontarf-and-rio-tinto-extend-18-year-partnershipKARRATHA, Australia -- The Clontarf Foundation and Rio Tinto will extend their successful 18-year partnership for a further five-years, continuing to improve education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men across Australia.Since first partnering in 2008, the two organisations have worked together to support young men to engage in education, build coWed, 29 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +1000{D6207A0B-2A66-47E0-8895-5FBA0AED17CC}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tintos-a100m-boost-for-essential-service-worker-housing-in-the-pilbara PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto will invest A$100 million to support the Western Australian Government’s building of more than 500 homes for regional frontline workers, as part of its new Seven Cities Vision for regional WA. The state’s Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) program will deliver new homes to Karratha, where many Rio Tinto employees live and work, as well asTue, 28 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +1000{5297441A-CB11-4A81-901E-60A5833B7FA2}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rt-argyle-pink-diamonds-and-wa-ballet-announce-2026-rare-gem-recipientRio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds business has announced the 2026 recipient of its unique Rare Gem partnership with West Australian Ballet, the oldest ballet company in Australia.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +1000{22F14FAE-F913-4044-8578-73C7EA70CA19}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-donates-a1-5m-to-wa-department-of-fire-and-emergency-services-to-help-with-severe-tropical-cyclone-narelle-recovery PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto will donate A$1.5 million to support communities impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle in Western Australia. The contribution to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) will assist with relief and recovery efforts across Western Australian communities impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, while also supporting longer-terThu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000{1EEDE18D-5607-4B33-9945-A129ECA9C74C}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-donates-a1-5-million-to-support-qld-and-nt-communities-impacted-by-severe-tropical-cyclone-narelle-and-recent-widespread-flooding MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto will donate A$1.5 million to support disaster relief efforts for communities in Queensland and the Northern Territory impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle and recent widespread flooding, while also supporting longer-term preparedness and resilience for future emergencies. Rio Tinto will provide A$1 million to assist in Queensland and hTue, 21 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +1000{1248350D-ECAE-42F2-B002-7E1359E9BCEC}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-releases-first-quarter-2026-production-results 9% YoY CuEq growth from our three value-generating, world-leading businesses MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “Safety is the foundation of our business. The tragic loss of two colleagues this year, at Simandou and Kennecott, is a stark reminder that we must ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of every shift. “Operating excellence Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:24:00 +1000{A9F909D2-A29D-42C9-A8A9-F2DD1B0EB1B9}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-advances-kitimat-operations-with-new-conveyor-commissioningKITIMAT, Canada – Rio Tinto has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, marking a key milestone in its CAN$135 million investment to strengthen the reliability of its operations.   The 1.1-kilometre system will transport approximately 800,000 tonnes of alumina per year, ensuring a steady supply of the raw material used in aluminium production. Designed with a 5Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +1000{FEF4E99C-6207-4814-BBC2-8AED69B1D293}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/bolobedu-solar-power-plant-reaches-commissioningRichards Bay, South Africa -- Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) and international renewable energy company Voltalia have today announced the commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Farm, located in Limpopo province.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +1000{DFBB70D6-40A8-42AE-A9FB-96C9C0925C39}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/lifelinewa-riotinto-partner-to-support-crisis-call-volunteersPERTH, Australia -- Lifeline WA and Rio Tinto are partnering to support the hundreds of Western Australian volunteers who answer calls from people in crisis, as part of a new four-year partnership. The partnership will direct A$1.8 million to the agency, with $1.2 million dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the 540 Lifeline WA volunteer Crisis Supporters.It marks the fiTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1100{4EE95AE7-A043-4F2C-A67B-8DEAEDAA9B0D}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-provides-iron-ore-update-following-tropical-cyclone-narelle PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto's iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over Western Australia's Pilbara region. All of the company's people remained safe and unharmed during the weather event. Port closures at Rio Tinto’s four Pilbara iron ore port terminals commenced on 24 March 2026. Ship loading at East Intercourse Island, Parker PoinMon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +1100{060D8DDE-903A-460D-9078-D78E3E7BE1E5}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-spends-record-a12billion-with-wa-suppliersPERTH, Australia -- Rio Tinto’s development of its replacement mines in the Pilbara has increased its spend with Western Australian suppliers to a record A$12.1 billion in 2025, A$1.8 billion more than the prior year. This is a testament to the outstanding work of the state’s supplier community. The contribution of Pilbara-based suppliers has been particularly remarkable, with spend more thanFri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +1100{99D185EA-6E12-4025-ADF6-F03659F50522}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-boosts-2025-australian-supplier-spend-to-record-a19-7-billion MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto spent a record A$19.7 billion with more than 6,000 Australian suppliers in 2025. This represents a A$2 billion increase on the previous year, supporting jobs and businesses across Australia. About A$1.5 billion was spent with local suppliers in the regions where the company operates, supporting local jobs and local communities. A record AFri, 27 Mar 2026 04:31:00 +1100{0CE47E95-0B67-4AD6-B0FE-DF2934DD92BF}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-releases-details-of-9-9-billion-of-taxes-and-royalties-paid-in-2025 MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has published its 2025 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, which details $9.9 billion of taxes and royalties paid globally during the year (2024: $8.4 billion). In Australia, taxes and royalties totalling $6.1 billion (A$9.5 billion) were paid in 2025, including corporate tax paid of $3.7 billion (A$5.8 billion). Rio Tinto also made significant Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +1100{6DD586AB-DFF1-46A5-B6CE-B4D348D76FB3}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tintos-diavik-diamond-mine-delivers-its-final-production YELLOWKNIFE, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After 23 years of operations and more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds produced before exhausting its economic reserves, Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has celebrated its final day of production. Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds Managing Director Sophie Bergeron said: “Forty years ago there wereThu, 26 Mar 2026 03:34:00 +1100{7F15E8CF-8EE7-48F5-A24F-AF2F53E1AF0C}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-queensland-and-commonwealth-secure-long-term-future-for-boyne-aluminium-smelter-at-gladstone MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto, the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth Government have struck a landmark partnership to secure a long-term future for the Boyne aluminium smelter at Gladstone and ensure it remains internationally cost-competitive beyond its current power contract. The agreement supports a long-term future for aluminium smelting in Queensland, buildiWed, 25 Mar 2026 03:51:00 +1100{A4D07C79-00E4-4AC1-9531-60E60ED7D672}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/resolution-copper-completes-historic-land-exchange SUPERIOR, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Rio Tinto (55%) and BHP (45%), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have completed a historic land exchange, unlocking the next phase of one of the world’s largest untapped copper deposits. Completion of the land exchange follows a 13 March decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which ruTue, 17 Mar 2026 03:18:00 +1100{8DE504F3-5098-4E22-91B8-B76669C9DF71}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/update-on-the-nemaska-lithium-bcancour-projectMONTRÉAL, Canada – Since assuming direct management of Nemaska Lithium in February, Rio Tinto has completed an in-depth review of the Nemaska Lithium Bécancour lithium hydroxide conversion project and its overall trajectory, working closely with the Nemaska Lithium team. This review confirmed that adjustments were needed to set the project on a stronger and more sustainable path. As a result,Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +1100{3ABCF8B2-0592-4385-A01D-E143B776AAF3}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/fatal-incident-at-rio-tinto-kennecott LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto deeply regrets to confirm the death of an employee of a contracting company following an incident at Bingham Canyon Mine in Utah on Thursday 12 March. Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “We are devastated by the loss of our colleague, and our heartfelt sympathies are with their family, friends, teammates, and everyone in the Kennecott community. WThu, 12 Mar 2026 04:38:00 +1100{E32892B3-6C5D-4600-A933-718BFC911CDC}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-secures-1-175-billion-financing-package-for-rincon-lithium-project-in-argentina NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support development of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina’s Salta Province. The package comprises loans from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), IDB Invest, Export Finance Australia (EFA) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The proceeds Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +1100{267DC3FD-D097-4E6A-9E08-F73ED6FB7C67}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-wa-government-partner-to-expand-dampier-seawater-desalination-plant KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and the Western Australian Government have entered into a 50:50 joint venture to complete both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant. Once fully operational, the plant will deliver 8GL of desalinated water per year to the West Pilbara Water Supply Scheme, reducing pressure on regional aquifers. The West Pilbara WaterWed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +1100{AF8AC4C5-2883-402C-A744-421BF531DDE0}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-advances-gallium-metal-rd-project-in-partnership-with-the-government-of-canada TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto is moving forward on a research and development project to extract primary gallium from its alumina refining process in Quebec, with a conditionally approved contribution from Natural Resources Canada under the Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI). After successfully extracting first gallium together with its partner Indium Corporation in May 2025, Rio TiMon, 02 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +1100{51BB6F36-64A5-46B0-8FB2-861BDE462209}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-approves-zulti-south-investmentRICHARDS BAY, South Africa -- Rio Tinto has approved Richards Bay Minerals’ Zulti South project, lifting the suspension which has been in place since January 2020. The $473 million investment aims to extend the mine's life to 2050 and ensure RBM's operational continuity for years to come.Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) currently operates within the Zulti North lease area, which includes a mineral sepaMon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1100