Rio Tinto to acquire Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore, Mitsubishi Development

Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire the Aurukun Bauxite Project in Western Cape York, Queensland ​from a joint venture between London-listed Glencore ‌and Mitsubishi Development, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters • Sep 8, 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. The interim agreement reflects a jointly designed co-management approach, underpinning how the two parties work together on Ngarlawangga Country within the agreement area, including earlier and ongoing engagement throughout the mine lifecycle. Using agreed processes, Nga.

Business Wire • Sep 8, 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 export deal in Australia's history, and gave the commercial certainty needed to develop the Pilbara. Six dec.

Business Wire • Aug 22, 2026

Greater regulatory scrutiny no bar to mining mergers, bosses say

Mining bosses say that regulatory scrutiny of major mergers is increasing as governments pay closer attention to critical minerals and security of supply ​in the face of a volatile geopolitical backdrop, but they do not see the shift as a fundamental barrier ‌to dealmaking.

Reuters • Aug 19, 2026

Rio Tinto secures long-term future of Tomago smelter with A$1.1 billion investment and renewable power deal

Rio Tinto PLC has welcomed a long-term power agreement that will keep Australia's largest aluminium smelter operating until 2038, backed by A$1.1 billion of investment and a transition to 100% renewable electricity from 2033. The agreement between Tomago Aluminium, the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government provides a pathway for the smelter to remain internationally competitive after its existing electricity contract expires on December 31, 2028.

Proactive Investors • Aug 13, 2026

Australia commits $1.76 billion to keep Rio Tinto aluminium smelter open

Australia on Thursday said it would provide A$2.5 billion ($1.76 billion) to help keep ​global miner Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter, ‌the country's largest, open beyond 2028, with more affordable and reliable power supply.

Reuters • Aug 12, 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, internationally competitive power to the smelter until 2038. Under the agreement, Tomago Aluminium will ent.

Business Wire • Aug 12, 2026

Why copper — ‘the commodity for all seasons' — is more precious than gold nowadays

Panumre Liberum argue that copper offers gold's inflation protection, plus an industrial-backed demand growth story, as well as a relative immunity to movements in interest rates.

Market Watch • Aug 11, 2026

Rio Tinto: Excellent Q2 Results, Undervalued Based On Its Potential

Rio Tinto remains a buy, trading at a forward P/E of 11, 27% below the sector average, despite a 35.5% share price rise since November 2025. Strong 2026 H1 results show free cash flow up 75% to $3.8B and underlying earnings up 43% to $6.9B, enabling a $3.4B dividend payout. AI infrastructure demand is driving copper and aluminium EBITDA to 57% of total, with copper EBITDA up 84% and aluminium up 38%, reducing reliance on iron ore.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2026

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2026