Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto partners AI Singapore to build AI capabilities, freight invoice processing solution

Facilitated by Enterprise Singapore, the tie-up also supports development of the Republic’s AI talent

Rio Tinto has declared a final dividend of US$2.54 cents a share, implying a payout ratio of 60% of underlying earnings.

Rio Tinto misses annual profit view on iron ore challenges

Weaker iron ore prices weigh on its core business, but copper prices having risen 8% in 2025 blunt the impact of iron ore prices on its earnings

The deal would have allowed Rio to roughly double its existing copper output, potentially establishing it as the world’s top producer as prices trade near record highs.

Rio walks away from Glencore mega merger on price impasse

The idea of a combination of the two companies has been discussed several times over more than a decade

Rio Tinto and Glencore revealed last week that for the second time in two years they were in early merger talks
NEWS ANALYSIS

Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China

China’s antitrust regulator is likely to be concerned about a combined entity’s concentration in copper production and marketing

While the world’s mining giants are increasingly pivoting to copper and other metals needed for the energy transition, they are still looking for ways to sustain iron ore revenues.

BHP, Rio Tinto are joining forces to boost iron ore pipeline

Miners are trying to balance growth against capital discipline, and are increasingly looking at ways to squeeze efficiencies out of existing infrastructure

BHP surprised investors with a half-hearted last-minute bid to crash the Anglo-Teck deal late last year.

BHP is stuck on the sidelines of copper M&A frenzy it started

The company’s CEO is also nearing the end of his tenure, potentially hindering the negotiation of a transformational deal

Rio has a relative dearth of copper development prospects as its vast Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia reaches capacity.

Rio-Glencore deal closer than ever with premium and CEO in focus

The idea of a combination of the two companies has been discussed several times over more than a decade

Rio Tinto Group and Glencore have been discussing a potential combination of some or all of their businesses including an all-share takeover,

Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks to form world’s biggest miner

Both companies own some of the best copper mines in the world

Tomago Aluminium, employer of more than 1,000 full-time staff and 200 contractors, might be forced to shut down, after failing to secure new, affordable energy supplies.

Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter

“If Australia doesn’t produce aluminium, then the knock-on effect in other industries is significant,” warns Prime Minister Anthony Albanese