https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/feedNews release feeden{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{3D7291BE-5682-4872-90CF-651F49116768}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/tlicho-government-and-diavik-diamond-mine-sign-closure-agreement-in-behchokoBEHCHOKǪ̀, Canada – The Tłı̨chǫ Government and Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine marked a new stage in their decades-long partnership, signing a Closure Agreement on February 26, 2026, at a public ceremony at the Cultural Centre in Behchokǫ, Northwest Territories.Tłı̨chǫ leadership and Diavik officials signed the agreement in front of Tłı̨chǫ citizens, community members, Elders, and staff. The gatheFri, 27 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +1100{AD427B7D-319F-4901-B6D3-EEC914F0F4E5}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-solid-results-underpinned-by-8-cueq-production-and-sharper-cost-discipline LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: "Safety remains our highest priority. We are deeply committed to learning from the tragic death of one of our colleagues at the Simandou project last weekend and I will be spending time with the team on the ground, as we fully investigate how this happened. "Our solid financial results demonstrate clear progress as we embeThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:26:00 +1100{5AE42B29-FED3-456E-A34D-F064293D052A}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-assumes-majority-interest-and-management-responsibilities-at-nemaska-lithiumMONTREAL, Canada – Following the respective equity investments made by Rio Tinto and the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, in Nemaska Lithium since March 2025, Rio Tinto now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, while the Government of Québec holds 46.1% of the company. As the majority shareholder, Rio Tinto now assumes direct management of Nemaska Lithium and will leveraWed, 18 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100{F7C2570D-1C35-449F-82ED-732788EDA485}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/fatal-incident-at-simandou-project LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto is deeply saddened to confirm the death of an employee of a contracting company following an incident at the SimFer mine site in Nzérékoré, Guinea on Saturday 14 February. Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family, friends and colleagues of our teammate who lost their life, and with everyone affecSun, 15 Feb 2026 21:59:00 +1100{D3A403A9-4F1B-4321-831A-353120F31C03}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-executive-team-change LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Isabelle Deschamps, Chief Legal, Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer, has decided to leave Rio Tinto during 2026, after five years in the role, to pursue new opportunities outside the company. Isabelle will remain in her role until at least mid‑2026 to ensure continuity while Rio Tinto undertakes a rigorous succession process. Rio Tinto Chief Executive SimoThu, 12 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +1100{D290871D-C56D-47A4-94C1-9F2F92CF7720}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/no-intention-to-bid-statement NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE “CODE”) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +1100{084831FD-18F1-451E-B9FD-099B49413500}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-groupe-ch-launch-forged-here-celebrating-the-people-and-communities-behind-quebec-made-aluminiumLaunched in 2023, the collaboration continues with renewed passion, spotlighting Rio Tinto employees, communities and low carbon, 100% recyclable aluminium made in QuébecMONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – Rio Tinto today launched “Forged here,” a new campaign marking the next chapter of its partnership with the Montréal Canadiens. The campaign celebrates employees who produce Québec-made aluminium, community partTue, 03 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +1100{C9AC92FB-EF4C-4499-B6E1-79AAA3045F9B}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-strengthens-its-global-low-carbon-aluminium-footprint-through-joint-acquisition-with-chalco-of-votorantims-interest-in-cba SÃO PAULO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have entered into a definitive agreement with Votorantim (the “Transaction Agreement”) to acquire, through a joint venture to be owned 33% by Rio Tinto and 67% by Chalco (the “Joint Venture”), Votorantim’s 68.596% controlling shareholding in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) (the “TransactionFri, 30 Jan 2026 06:11:00 +1100{998009DC-32DC-4A6B-A16A-3DDA847796C2}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-releases-fourth-quarter-2025-production-results Standout production results with +8% CuEq production growth in 2025 MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “Our operations delivered exceptional production performance, both on a quarter-on-quarter and full year basis, as we leverage our strong foundation of operating excellence and project delivery across our portfolio. “We achieved record quaWed, 21 Jan 2026 03:31:00 +1100{525FA8DD-E53E-4114-8752-53B85B4CA461}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-expands-solar-power-capacity-at-kennecott-utahSALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Rio Tinto has energized a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, showcasing a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it. Together with the 5MW solar plant completed in 2023, Kennecott now has 30MW of solar capacity—enough to power approximately 1,026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1100{AD1B6CD8-F3D3-4F94-AD7F-DFF141AA2CBC}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-amazon-web-services-collaborate-to-bring-low-carbon-nuton-copper-to-u-s--data-centres TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto today announces a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that will see AWS become Nuton® Technology’s first customer following the breakthrough industrial-scale deployment of the innovative bioleaching technology at the Johnson Camp copper mine in the U.S. last month. Under the two-year agreement, AWS will use the first Nuton copper Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +1100{908E8258-3FDD-4724-856B-292759263678}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-and-bhp-explore-collaboration-to-mine-up-to-200-million-tonnes-of-pilbara-iron-ore PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and BHP have agreed to work together to extract up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore at their neighbouring Yandicoogina and Yandi iron ore operations in the Pilbara. Under two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), the companies will explore the potential for: Collaboration on the development of Rio Tinto’s Wunbye deposit; and BHP tThu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +1100{1E3B7CA7-3D6E-431A-92F2-4DD36F36C83D}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/statement-regarding-glencore-plc-glencore NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FIRM INTENTION TO MAKE AN OFFER UNDER RULE 2.7 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE “CODE”). THERE CAN BE NO CERTAIThu, 08 Jan 2026 03:03:00 +1100{40DA9FF3-4F68-49D3-8E70-029F0C49C807}https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2025/rhodes-ridge-joint-venture-partners-begin-191-million-feasibility-study-on-up-to-50mtpa-pilbara-iron-ore-mine PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture has approved a $191 million (A$294 million) (Rio Tinto share $96 million, A$147 million) feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge project, one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore deposits, in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The feasibility study will assess development of an operation Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:33:00 +1100