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Rio Tinto ( (GB:RIO) ) has issued an announcement.
Rio Tinto reported an 8% year-on-year increase in 2025 copper-equivalent production, underpinned by record quarterly iron ore output in the Pilbara, an 11% rise in copper volumes following completion and ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine, and higher bauxite and lithium production. The group met or exceeded its 2025 production guidance across product groups and confirmed its 2026 production targets, including continued growth in Pilbara and Simandou iron ore sales, robust copper guidance and expanding lithium output, while exploration and evaluation spend declined to $795 million as qualifying Rincon lithium project costs were capitalised. Management highlighted the Simandou project’s first shipment, record Argentine lithium output and operational improvements across the aluminium chain as enhancing Rio Tinto’s growth pipeline and diversification just as key commodity markets like copper and aluminium tighten, reinforcing its position in critical raw materials despite mixed conditions in iron ore, alumina and broader macro uncertainty.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RIO) stock is a Buy with a £7166.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rio Tinto stock, see the GB:RIO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:RIO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:RIO is a Outperform.
Rio Tinto’s strong financial performance and strategic corporate events are the most significant factors driving its stock score. The company’s solid balance sheet and effective cash management provide a stable foundation, while recent strategic initiatives enhance growth prospects. Technical indicators support a positive outlook, though caution is advised as RSI approaches overbought levels. The valuation remains attractive, offering a good balance of growth and income potential.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:RIO stock, click here.
More about Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company producing iron ore, aluminium, copper, bauxite, lithium and other industrial minerals, with major operations in Australia, Canada and Mongolia. Its portfolio is geared to long-term demand from steelmaking, energy transition and industrial end markets, including copper for electrification, aluminium for transport and construction, and lithium for batteries, positioning the group as a key supplier to both traditional and low‑carbon value chains.
Average Trading Volume: 2,698,616
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £107.2B
For detailed information about RIO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.