LSE:RIO 13 March 2026 - 19 May 2026

Rio Tinto inches higher, analysts see lithium driving 2% of 2026 EBITDA
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Rio Tinto inches higher, analysts see lithium driving 2% of 2026 EBITDA

Rio Tinto shares traded at 7,180p in London, up 0.3% but still 1.2% below Tuesday’s close, leaving about £1.4 billion in market cap unrecouped. The miner aims to boost lithium output from 61,000 tonnes this year to 200,000 tonnes by 2028. Lithium is forecast to contribute just 2.3% of underlying EBITDA in 2026. Rio reports Q2 operations July 15 and first-half results July 29.
June 25, 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
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps 1.6% as Oil Rally Lifts Shell, BP and Rio Tinto
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps 1.6% as Oil Rally Lifts Shell, BP and Rio Tinto

The FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,127.96 on Monday, led by oil and mining stocks as Brent crude briefly topped $115 a barrel amid Middle East supply fears. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.05%. Sterling hit a three-week low against the euro, and UK two-year bond yields surged as traders shifted to expect more Bank of England rate hikes. Mortgage approvals rose to 62,600 in February.
March 30, 2026
Rio Tinto plc Stock Price Slips as Glencore Deal Hopes Return, Kennecott Shutdown Adds Fresh Risk
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Rio Tinto plc Stock Price Slips as Glencore Deal Hopes Return, Kennecott Shutdown Adds Fresh Risk

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.7% in London after suspending operations at the Kennecott copper mine in Utah following a worker’s death. Investors weighed the shutdown against renewed Glencore merger interest, though formal talks cannot resume until August. Glencore’s rising valuation and coal exposure remain sticking points. Both companies declined to comment on recent meetings.
March 13, 2026
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