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Rio Tinto

Copper strength keeps Rio Tinto annual profit flat

Rio Tinto reported flat full-year earnings, as strong copper performance helped offset weaker conditions in its core iron ore business.

19 Feb 2026-09:46
Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may require asset sales for China

The proposed merger between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore could face Chinese regulatory hurdles, potentially requiring asset sales to win Beijing’s approval, analysts say.

19 Jan 2026-11:15
Rio Tinto–Glencore merger may face China asset demands

China may push for asset sales before approving the proposed merger between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore, analysts and legal experts say, citing Beijing’s concerns over resource security and market concentration.

16 Jan 2026-10:15
U.S. seeks scandium oxide from Rio Tinto for defense stockpile

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) plans to purchase up to $40 million worth of scandium oxide over the next five years from a Rio Tinto unit to bolster the national defense stockpile.

22 Sep 2025-16:08
Rio Tinto appoints iron ore boss Simon Trott as CEO

15 Jul 2025-12:33
Rio Tinto names iron ore chief Simon Trott as new CEO

Rio Tinto PLC has appointed Simon Trott, head of its iron ore division, as the company’s new chief executive officer. Trott will succeed Jakob Stausholm, who announced his decision to step down in May. The leadership change takes effect on August 25.

15 Jul 2025-11:44