LSE:RIO 24 April 2026 - 12 June 2026

FTSE 100 Steady As Tate & Lyle’s $3.6 Billion Deal Drives Action In London
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FTSE 100 Climbs as UK Shares Get Lift from Iran-U.S. Deal Bets, Oil Slides

FTSE 100 rose 1.6% to close at 10,471.7, its highest since May 27, as banks and miners rallied while energy stocks fell with oil prices. UK GDP slipped 0.1% in April, the first monthly decline since August. Inflation expectations climbed, with the Bank of England’s next rate decision set for June 18.
June 12, 2026
Rio Tinto Shares Rise as Iron Ore Resilience and China Baowu Trial Put RIO Stock in Focus
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Rio Tinto Shares Rise as Iron Ore Resilience and China Baowu Trial Put RIO Stock in Focus

Rio Tinto shares rose 1.8% to 7,734p in London by late Friday morning, outpacing the FTSE 100. The gain followed news that Rio and China Baowu completed hydrogen-based steelmaking trials using Pilbara iron ore. Investors await Rio’s July production update and half-year results. Iron ore prices held steady near $105 a tonne this year, while copper slipped 0.32% to $13,572 a ton.
June 12, 2026
Rio Tinto climbs after iron ore steadies, eases strain on FTSE stock
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Rio Tinto climbs after iron ore steadies, eases strain on FTSE stock

Rio Tinto shares rose 1.68% to 7,604p in London on Thursday, rebounding from recent lows as iron ore prices held steady. The stock opened at 7,533p, above Wednesday’s close of 7,479p, and reached 7,624p during the session. China’s steel demand and costs at Rio’s Pilbara mines remain key investor concerns. Singapore iron ore contracts finished at $101.65 a ton on June 10.
June 11, 2026
Rio Tinto Stock Bounces Back — But Iron Ore Is Still Calling the Shots
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Rio Tinto Stock Bounces Back — But Iron Ore Is Still Calling the Shots

Rio Tinto shares rose 1.12% to 7,554p in early London trading Wednesday, recovering part of Tuesday’s 1.8% drop. Trading volume reached 216,173 shares. Iron ore prices remained weak at $101.37 a tonne, down 9% over the past month, while copper slipped 0.32% on the LME. Rio’s stock stayed about 18% below its 52-week high of £91.17.
June 10, 2026
BHP to Resume Trading Following Iron Ore Drop
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BHP to Resume Trading Following Iron Ore Drop

BHP shares last traded at A$61.24 on the ASX, down 2.48% before the King’s Birthday market closure. U.S.-listed BHP ADRs rose 2.03% to $84.40 by early Tuesday AEST. Iron ore prices fell for a fourth week, closing at $101.96 a tonne, pressuring BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped to 8,625.10 on Friday, led by declines in miners and banks.
June 8, 2026
Rio Tinto Stock Slips Again as Global Sell-Off Tests the Mining Rally
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Rio Tinto Stock Slips Again as Global Sell-Off Tests the Mining Rally

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.4% to around 7,570 pence in early London trading Monday, extending Friday’s 3.1% drop amid a broader mining sector sell-off. The move followed fresh Middle East tensions and weaker commodity demand. Peers Glencore, Anglo American, and Antofagasta also traded lower. A court approved Rio’s compulsory acquisition of Energy Resources of Australia shares it did not already own.
June 8, 2026
Rio Tinto shares slide, traders eye next moves
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Rio Tinto shares slide, traders eye next moves

Rio Tinto shares in London fell 3.10% to 7,604p on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100. The stock lost 4.6% over the week as iron ore prices dropped and mining peers also declined. China’s latest factory data showed mixed signals for steel demand. Rio’s first-quarter Pilbara iron ore shipments rose 2.4% year-on-year to 72.4 million tons.
June 6, 2026
Rio Tinto Drops Even as FTSE Pushes Higher
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Rio Tinto Drops Even as FTSE Pushes Higher

Rio Tinto shares fell 2.1% to 7,561 pence in London morning trade Tuesday, underperforming a rising FTSE 100. The decline followed a one-year high last week and came as iron ore prices slipped 0.21% to $110.54 a tonne. Other miners, including Glencore and Antofagasta, also traded lower. No major company-specific news was reported.
May 19, 2026
Rio Tinto Slips After China Move Rattles Miners
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Rio Tinto Slips After China Move Rattles Miners

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.4% to 7,655 pence in early London trading Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100 after weak Chinese industrial and retail data hit mining stocks. BHP and Fortescue also dropped in Australia as resource shares sold off. China’s April industrial output and retail sales missed forecasts, raising concerns over metals demand. Asian markets declined amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.
May 18, 2026
Rio Tinto PLC Makes BP Legal Hire as Shares Slide From 52-Week High
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Rio Tinto PLC Makes BP Legal Hire as Shares Slide From 52-Week High

Rio Tinto has appointed BP executive Trudi Charles as chief legal officer, replacing Isabelle Deschamps effective August 1. The move comes as Rio’s London shares fell to 7,831 pence, down from a recent high, amid volatile markets and shifting focus to copper projects. Charles has over 20 years at BP. Rio is also considering increasing its stake in Argentina’s Los Azules copper project.
May 15, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 15.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 15.05.2026

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May 15, 2026
Rio Tinto’s New BP Hire Lands as Copper Boom Raises Stakes for the Miner
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Rio Tinto’s New BP Hire Lands as Copper Boom Raises Stakes for the Miner

Rio Tinto named Trudi Charles, a BP veteran, as chief legal officer, effective Aug. 1, according to a regulatory notice. The appointment comes as Rio Tinto stock hit a 52-week high, closing at £82.72, up 4.44%. Copper prices have surged to record highs amid supply disruptions and rising demand from AI and clean energy sectors. Rio expects copper output to rise 13% by 2030, led by projects in Mongolia and the U.S.
May 14, 2026
Anglo American Rallies as Copper’s Record Run Turns the Teck Deal Into the Main Trade
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Anglo American Rallies as Copper’s Record Run Turns the Teck Deal Into the Main Trade

Anglo American shares rose 4.0% to 4,055p in London on May 13, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 0.52% gain, as copper prices hit new highs. The stock move followed a sector rally, with Antofagasta up 4.2%, Rio Tinto 3.4%, and Glencore 3.2%. Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources would give shareholders over 70% copper exposure, pending China antitrust approval. Copper production rose 1% to 170,400 tonnes last quarter.
May 13, 2026
Rio Tinto’s Copper Hunt In Canada’s North Comes Right As An Oil Town Faces Its Next Act
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Rio Tinto’s Copper Hunt In Canada’s North Comes Right As An Oil Town Faces Its Next Act

Rio Tinto has applied for a four-year permit to begin copper exploration in the Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, with fieldwork planned between June 15 and August 31, 2026. The company seeks approval for low-impact activities such as surveys and sampling, not drilling or road construction. The move comes as Imperial Oil prepares to close its Norman Wells operation in late 2026. Local leaders have expressed support for the project.
May 12, 2026
Fortescue’s $1 Billion Court Test Arrives as Rio Tinto Locks In Pilbara Solar Deal
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Fortescue’s $1 Billion Court Test Arrives as Rio Tinto Locks In Pilbara Solar Deal

The Federal Court will rule Tuesday on compensation for the Yindjibarndi people over Fortescue’s Solomon Hub mine in Western Australia, with claims exceeding A$1 billion. Fortescue argues compensation should be capped at about A$8.1 million. The dispute follows a 2017 judgment affirming Yindjibarndi native title rights. Rio Tinto recently signed a solar energy deal with the Yindjibarndi ahead of the ruling.
May 10, 2026
Rio Tinto Eyes a Bigger Argentina Copper Bet as Los Azules Stakes Rise
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Rio Tinto Eyes a Bigger Argentina Copper Bet as Los Azules Stakes Rise

Rio Tinto is considering increasing its 17.2% stake in McEwen Copper’s Los Azules project in Argentina, sources said. The project’s feasibility study values it at $2.9 billion after tax, but McEwen Copper is seeking $4 billion in funding and may pursue a $300 million IPO in late 2026. Rio’s first-quarter copper output rose 9% to 229,000 tonnes. Supply chain risks and community concerns remain.
May 9, 2026
Rio Tinto-Backed MRN Clears $1.8 Billion Brazil Bauxite Hurdle
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Rio Tinto-Backed MRN Clears $1.8 Billion Brazil Bauxite Hurdle

MRN received an IBAMA installation licence for the Novas Minas bauxite project in Pará, clearing the way for construction and operations through 2041. The project, backed by Rio Tinto, Glencore, and South32, is expected to preserve over 7,500 jobs and generate 380 million reais annually in taxes. MRN plans to invest 9 billion reais and maintain annual output near 12.5 million metric tons.
May 1, 2026
Rio Tinto’s Brazil Bauxite Bet Clears Key Permit as Mining Money Floods In
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Rio Tinto’s Brazil Bauxite Bet Clears Key Permit as Mining Money Floods In

Mineração Rio do Norte, backed by Rio Tinto, secured an installation licence from Brazil’s IBAMA for its Novas Minas bauxite project, allowing construction at five new sites in Pará. The permit supports MRN’s plan to invest 9 billion reais through 2041 and target annual output of 12.5 million metric tons. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund remains engaged over deforestation concerns tied to the project’s planned expansion.
April 30, 2026
Rio Tinto Stock Today: Iron Ore Strength Meets a New Fuel-Risk Test
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Rio Tinto Stock Today: Iron Ore Strength Meets a New Fuel-Risk Test

Rio Tinto shares held near 7,391p in London as investors weighed higher iron ore output against fuel and logistics risks from Middle East tensions. First-quarter Pilbara iron ore production rose 13% to 78.8 million tonnes. Diesel and jet fuel margins surged after disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, raising cost concerns. Rio maintained its 2026 production guidance despite higher fuel prices and cyclone impacts.
April 27, 2026
Rio Tinto plc’s ERA Court Fight Puts Ranger Mine Cleanup Back in Focus
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Rio Tinto plc’s ERA Court Fight Puts Ranger Mine Cleanup Back in Focus

A Federal Court decision is pending on Rio Tinto’s attempt to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares of Energy Resources of Australia, after 123 shareholders filed objections above the legal threshold. ERA spent $47 million on Ranger uranium mine rehabilitation in the March quarter, with Pit 3 capping work delayed by weather and permit issues. ERA reported $211.5 million in cash at March 31.
April 24, 2026
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