Latest RIO Tinto (ASX:RIO) News

Rio Tinto has officially ended merger discussions with Glencore, citing an inability to reach a deal that benefits shareholders. The decision underscores Rio Tinto’s disciplined approach to long-term value creation.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

Rio Tinto reported robust third quarter 2025 production results, highlighted by record outputs in bauxite and copper, and an upgraded bauxite production forecast. Key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi continue to progress on schedule, underpinning the company’s growth trajectory.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its dividend reinvestment plan details, announcing a DRP share price of AUD 121.97 and an allocation date of 2 October 2025 for its fully franked interim dividend.

Rio Tinto has updated its 2025 interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked USD 1.48 per share payout with flexible currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Rio Tinto Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of USD 1.48 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.

Rio Tinto reported robust half-year results with $11.5 billion underlying EBITDA, advancing key projects and completing a major lithium acquisition amid challenging market conditions.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its new Chief Executive, effective August 25, 2025, marking a leadership transition focused on operational excellence and shareholder value.