Rio Tinto reports Q4 Pilbara iron ore production 89.7 Mt, up 4% y/y

Reports Q4 Bauxite production 15.4 Mt, flat y/y. Reports Q4 Alumina production 2.0Mt, down 1% y/y. Reports Q4 mined Copper 240kt, up 5% y/y. Rio Tinto (RIO) CEO Simon Trott said: “We achieved record quarterly iron ore production in the Pilbara, with a strong recovery from the extreme weather interruptions earlier in the year. At Simandou, we celebrated the major milestone of first shipment from the port; a testament to our ability to deliver major growth projects. Record copper production continues following delivery of our Oyu Tolgoi underground project, another demonstration of our unique and diverse project capabilities. A step change in bauxite production through the year once again highlights the ongoing maturation of our operational excellence. In lithium, we achieved production growth from our operations and in-flight projects as planned in 2025, as we build out our high-quality portfolio with discipline. Implementation of our stronger, sharper, simpler way of working continues, and is delivering results and creating value.”