Rio Tinto’s iron ore exports were steady in Q3 2025 despite flat steel demand from China. The company shipped 84.3mt of iron ore, a 6% increase from the previous quarter, with full-year guidance between 323mt and 338mt. Copper equivalent production rose by 9% YoY, driven by strong performance across all operations.

Rio Tinto’s Pilbara region saw its second-highest Q3 shipments since 2019, up 6% from the previous quarter. The company obtained government approvals for the West Angelas Sustaining Project as part of its iron ore replacement strategy. Bauxite production guidance was upgraded due to improved operations, especially at the Amrun site.

Rio Tinto introduced a new operating model and executive team to simplify its business structure. The company is now divided into three primary divisions: Iron Ore, Aluminium and Lithium, and Copper, while Borates, and Iron and Titanium are under review. CEO Simon Trott highlighted strong performance in bauxite and Oyu Tolgoi copper output.

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