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Rio Tinto Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Dual-Listed Share Structure

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  • Rio Tinto plc reported 1,256,023,083 ordinary shares issued, with 1,547,592 held in treasury without voting or dividend rights.
  • The company confirmed 1,254,475,491 total voting rights, guiding investors on disclosure thresholds within its dual-listed governance framework.
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Rio Tinto Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Dual-Listed Share Structure

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An update from Rio Tinto ( (GB:RIO) ) is now available.

Rio Tinto plc has updated the market on its share capital and voting rights, confirming that as of 30 January 2026 it has 1,256,023,083 ordinary shares in issue, of which 1,547,592 are held in treasury and carry no dividend or voting entitlements. This leaves a total of 1,254,475,491 voting rights, a figure that shareholders and other market participants are expected to use as the denominator when assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules, while the company also reiterated the existence of its special voting share and DLC structure with Rio Tinto Limited, underlining the continued operational and governance integration of its UK and Australian entities.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RIO) stock is a Buy with a £7799.00 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 with a dual-listed structure in the UK and Australia, operating as Rio Tinto plc in London and Rio Tinto Limited in Melbourne. Through this dual-listed companies (DLC) arrangement, shareholders of both entities are placed in substantially the same position as if they held shares in a single enterprise owning all group assets, with special and dividend shares facilitating joint voting and economic alignment across the two listings.

Average Trading Volume: 2,833,920

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £113.2B

For an in-depth examination of RIO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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