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The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index fell to its lowest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by sharp declines in Asia-focused lenders and miners after reports of tighter offshore banking restrictions in China. Lower crude oil prices also dragged energy stocks lower, adding to the market's weakness.

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 increase the plant's production capacity by approximately 160,000 metric tonnes of primary aluminium annua.

ALB and RIO ramp lithium strategies as prices rebound, highlighting growth plans, capacity expansion and rising demand from EV and storage markets.

Mining stocks climbed on Tuesday as investors returned to metals after sharp gains in gold, silver and copper prices driven by hopes of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Endeavour Mining PLC (LSE:EDV) led the FTSE 100 risers, up 3.5%, while Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO) gained 2.3%, Glencore PLC (LSE:GLEN) rose 2.2%, Antofagasta PLC (LSE:ANTO) 1.9%, Anglo American PLC (LSE:AAL) 1.4% and Fresnillo PLC (LSE:FRES) 0.8%.

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 longstanding partners. The achievement reflects six decades of continuous operations in the Pilbara, underpinn.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or “the Company”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) reports financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by initial production and the early stages of ramp-up at the Fenix Gold Mine (“Fenix Gold”) and initial contribution from the Condestable Copper Mine (“Condestable”) since closing of the acquisition on January 30, 2026. Rio2's consolidated production for the quarter totaled 7,849 ounces of gold, 49,198 ounces of silver, and 6,403,188 pounds of copper. All financial information in this press release is reported in U.S. dollar unless otherwise indicated.

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 downstream and supply, trading & shipping businesses. Before this, Trudi spent almost eight years with H.

Copper refining now has a Strait of Hormuz problem.

Income investors in the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (NYSEARCA:LVHI | LVHI Price Prediction) get paid well to sit through a quieter ride than most equity funds.

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Presents at Bank of America Global Metals Mining Steel Conference 2026 Transcript

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yindjibarndi 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). Financial Close confirms that key funding, contractual arrangements, government approvals and consents requ.

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Rio Tinto , is evaluating the economic potential of McEwen Copper's giant Los Azules project in Argentina as the mining group considers increasing its 17.2% stake in the development, two industry sources said.

District begins transition to electric buses with charging infrastructure in partnership with Highland Electric Fleets BAKERSFIELD, Calif., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District will break ground on a new electric school bus initiative, marking an early step in a transition to electric student transportation supported by on-site charging infrastructure.

A sacred waterhole used for thousands of years by Aboriginal people in Western Australia has run dry for the first time in living memory, with the Robe River Kuruma Traditional Owners blaming years of unsustainable water pumping by Rio Tinto.

Quebec, Canada, May 6th, 2026, FinanceWireIn mineral exploration, size matters; not always for what it immediately proves, but for what it suggests. The discove

The Jesuits in Britain, a Catholic religious order, may sell its stake in Rio Tinto following unsuccessful engagement with the mining giant over environmental concerns in Madagascar and Guinea, its head of ethical investments said on Wednesday.

Broadcom leads a group of five stocks showing buy signs. Others include industrial companies, a mining outfit, and a promising data center stock.

Production was broadly in line with or ahead of expectations, yet achieving full-year guidance requires sustained elevated run rates at Pilbara, concentrating execution risk in the remaining quarters. Rising diesel, FX, and input costs are pushing margins toward the high end of guidance, while sell-side estimates are starting to move lower on weaker volumes and higher operating expenses. Despite supportive commodity prices, the stock appears priced to perfection, even accounting for a higher EV/EBITDA.

ALB ramps global lithium capacity as prices rebound, with projects boosting volumes and positioning growth momentum ahead.

D.A. Davidson and CO. raised its holdings in Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) by 16.7% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 124,182 shares of the mining company's stock after acquiring an additional 17,786 shares during the quarter. D.A. Davidson and

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 as the company's regional fly-in fly-out hubs of Broome, Geraldton and Albany. As the biggest private sector.

Rio Tinto's copper surge, lithium push and green aluminum bets highlight growth, while Southern Copper ramps multi-billion projects amid rising costs and margin pressure.

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-term preparedness and resilience initiatives. Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle travelled along the Pilbara coa.

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSX-V:GMG, OTCQX:GMGMF) said it has appointed a former senior executive from Rio Tinto Ltd as chief production growth officer, as the company looks to scale up its graphene manufacturing operations globally. The Brisbane-based company said Stuart Watson, who previously served as global head of technical development at Rio Tinto, will join its senior leadership team to help expand production capacity and support commercialization efforts.

European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.

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 help Australian Red Cross and the State Emergency Service provide response and preparedness efforts for ext.

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 drove 9% YoY copper equivalent1 production growth across our portfolio as the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine continues to ramp up as planned and our integrated aluminium business, again, deliver.

Fortis Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 15,042 shares of the mining company's stock, valued at approximately $1,204,000. Several other

Shares in Sovereign Metals Ltd (ASX:SVM, OTCQX:SVMLF, AIM:SVML, FRA:SVM) rose 10% to 40.20p after the company published a definitive feasibility study for its Kasiya rutile and graphite project in Malawi, confirming a pre-tax net present value of $2.2 billion against initial capital expenditure of $727 million. The study, completed with technical oversight from Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF), projects steady-state annual EBITDA of $476 million and free cash flow of $452 million over a 25-year mine life, with total revenue of $16.2 billion.

Rio2 Limited (RIO:CA) Presents at Mining Forum Europe 2026 Transcript

RIO surges 72.4% in a year, fueled by strong copper output, expanding projects and strategic moves in lithium, aluminum and low-carbon tech.

Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its holdings in Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) by 88.0% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 25,857 shares of the mining company's stock after purchasing an additional 12,106 shares during the

Rio Tinto's , U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing sources.

Accordant Advisory Group Inc lessened its position in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) by 53.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 10,421 shares of the mining company's stock after selling 12,113 shares during the quarter. Accordant Advisory Group

Rio Tinto NYSE: RIO and BHP Group NYSE: BHP have been synonymous with the foundational materials of the industrial world. Their fortunes, built on mountains of iron ore and coal, have risen and fallen with the cycles of global construction and manufacturing.

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,600 shares of the mining company's stock, valued at approximately $688,000. Several other institutional investors

RIO delivers steady 2025 iron ore output, with Pilbara resilience, improved efficiency and new project progress offsetting weather disruptions and cost pressures.

A deep-sea mining firm led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese will merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration in a $1 billion all-stock deal aimed at building one of the world's largest portfolios of underwater mineral deposits.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

RIO posts strong copper output growth, driven by Oyu Tolgoi gains and Nuton tech milestone, as key projects advance to support long-term expansion.

RIO edges VALE as rising earnings estimates, copper growth and lithium expansion strengthen its long-term outlook despite the latter's valuation edge.

London's FTSE 100 rose on Monday, helped by gains in heavyweight miners and energy producers that offset weakness elsewhere. Firmer commodity prices supported the move, even as investors stayed cautious with the Middle East conflict entering its fifth week, Reuters reported.

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) shares rose 3.6% in early trading after the mining giant said its iron ore port operations in Western Australia had largely resumed following tropical cyclone Narelle. The FTSE 100 company said three of its four Pilbara port terminals, including East Intercourse Island, had restarted ship loading on 28 March, with repairs underway at the fourth, Cape Lambert A, expected to be completed within days.

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 Point and Cape Lambert B recommenced on 28 March. Damage to Cape Lambert A is currently being repaired. Shipping.

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 A$1.1 billion was spent with Indigenous businesses, including A$820 million with Traditional Owner businesses.

Rio Tinto (RIO) said its Diavik mine in Canada has delivered final production, ending the group's diamond mining business after more than 50 years in the sector

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 tax and royalty payments in Chile ($1.1 billion), the United States ($1.0 billion), Mongolia ($628 million.

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 were very few people who believed there were diamonds in Canada – even fewer could have foreseen how the Diavi.

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) told investors that a A$2 billion funding partnership with the Queensland and Commonwealth governments will help secure the long-term future of the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone, keeping the operation internationally competitive beyond its current power contract. The 10-year deal, running to 2040, is set to support the smelter's shift to long-term competitive power and keep aluminium production running after Boyne's existing electricity contract ends in 2029.

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, building on power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed by Rio Tinto in recent years to underwrite A$7.5 billion in.

Fortuna Mining stands out over RIO driven by production growth, strong liquidity and expanding project potential.

Investors interested in stocks from the Mining - Miscellaneous sector have probably already heard of Rio Tinto (RIO) and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Albemarle and Rio Tinto ramp lithium strategies as prices rebound, highlighting growth plans, capacity expansion and rising demand from EV and storage markets.

Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO - Get Free Report) and Excellon Resources (OTCMKTS:EXNRF - Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings and institutional ownership. Institutional and Insider Ownership 19.3% of Rio

Rio Tinto is upgraded to a "Buy" as shares appear 15%-20% undervalued post-pullback, with technical support in play. Strong FY 2025 results featured 7% revenue growth, record bauxite output, and a 114% surge in copper EBITDA, offsetting iron ore weakness. Management targets a 3% CuEq production CAGR through 2030, maintains a disciplined $11 billion capex plan, and continues a robust 60% dividend payout ratio.

RIO shows resilient 2025 iron ore output as Pilbara rebounds from disruptions and major growth projects advance.

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Cinctive Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 60,705 shares of the mining company's stock, valued at approximately $4,007,000. Other large investors have also recently modified

Alphadyne Asset Management LP bought a new stake in Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 30,000 shares of the mining company's stock, valued at approximately $1,980,000. Rio Tinto comprises approximately 0.2% of Alphadyne Asset
