Rio Tinto reports copper production up 29% year-to-date

Rio Tinto reported a 29% increase in copper production year-to-date through the third quarter of 2026, with the Oyu Tolgoi mine operating at an annualized rate of approximately 450,000 tonnes. The company's global iron ore sales rose 3% year-to-date to 255.3 million tonnes, while Pilbara iron ore sales increased 4% to 243.3 million tonnes.

Simandou iron ore mine reached an annualized production run-rate of approximately 10 million tonnes during the quarter. Third quarter copper production totaled 205,000 tonnes, flat compared to the same period last year. Rio Tinto also completed a rebuild of the flash converting furnace at its Kennecott operation and maintained its 2026 production guidance ranges across all major commodities.

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