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Rio Tinto's New CEO Simplifies The Firm, Places Assets Under Review

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is undergoing a major restructure under a newly appointed CEO, Simon Trott, who took over the role on Monday. On Wednesday, he unveiled a radical simplification of the miner's operations into three core business units: iron ore, copper, and a combined aluminium–lithium group.

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New Rio Tinto boss restructures mining firm’s operations

The Anglo-Australian company said it will review the future of two of its smaller divisions as a result.

Evening Standard

US backs Aust-led copper project despite tribe concerns

BHP and Rio Tinto want to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America, if they can get a hoped-for transfer of federal forest land in Arizona.

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US President meets BHP and Rio Tinto chiefs over Arizona copper mine

Executives of two of the world’s biggest mining companies, BHP and Rio Tinto, have lobbied at the White House as part of their long-running bid to develop a vast copper mine in the US.

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Union alarm as mining giant mulls sick leave overhaul

Proposed changes to the sick leave policy for thousands of Rio Tinto workers has sparked union concerns other employee entitlements will also be targeted.

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Rio Tinto Posts Weakest Half-Year Profit In Years

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) reported its weakest half-year profit since 2020, as soft iron prices and weather-related disruptions in Western Australia weighed on results. The top global miner posted a 22% drop in net profit to $4.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Underlying earnings declined 16% year-on-year…

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Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

One of the world's biggest iron ore miners has posted its weakest first-half profit in years as lower global demand continues to drag on the commodity's price.

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Australian shares gain as miners rise, banks fall

The ASX200 has gained 0.1 per cent as losses for the big retail banks were outweighed by gains for mining giants BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue.

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Rio Tinto Names Iron Boss Simon Trott As New CEO

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) appointed Simon Trott as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Trott, currently the head of the multinational miner's iron ore division, will be the fourth leader within the last ten years.

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Global mining group taps Australian as new CEO

One of the world's largest mining companies, Rio Tinto, has promoted its Australian-based iron ore boss to become chief executive.

AAP

PM to walk diplomatic tightrope in crucial China visit

Business opportunities will rub up against security and ideological tensions as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads an Australian delegation to China.

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Miners help propel FTSE 100 to new record high

Mining stocks climbed after US President Donald Trump said he would enact a 50% copper tariff in August, sending copper prices higher.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 jumps to new record high as investors shrug off tariff woes

The UK’s top stock index jumped by as much as 100 points, or 1.1%, to a new intraday record of 8,967.21 points.

Evening Standard

Aluminerie Alouette to Invest $1.1 Billion in Major Canadian Aluminum Revamp

Aluminerie Alouette, Canada's largest aluminum smelter and a key supplier to the U.S. market, announced a CA$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) investment in its northern Québec facilities. The firm, owned by a Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO)-led consortium, is making this commitment despite growing pressure from U.S. tariffs and global trade uncertainty.

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Pound climbs and bond yields ease as PM backs Reeves

The FTSE 100 index closed up 48.51 points at 8,823.20.

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Cramer Backs This Mining Giant After $1.6B Bet

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has a big yield and recommended buying the stock. “I believe in the minerals. I think you're fine,” he added.

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Bougainville fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now it wants to reopen it

The reviled foreign project could be key to Bougainville’s prosperity in independence. But some say the island risks repeating the mistakes of the past

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Mining sector surges but Australia shares lose ground

The mining sector rose 2.3 per cent in its best day in 11 weeks but overall the ASX dipped, while the Australian dollar climbed to a seven-month high.

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Rio Tinto, Hancock Invest $1.6 Billion In Hope Downs 2 Expansion

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Hancock Prospecting have announced on Tuesday a joint investment of $1.61 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. A 50-50 investment will drive a significant expansion of the long-standing Hope Downs Joint Venture between the two companies.

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Rio Tinto, Hancock to develop $2.5b iron ore project

A joint venture between Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting has been given approval for an iron ore project to add 31 million tonnes to global supply each year.

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Australian shares rally on Iran-Israel ceasefire deal

The ASX energy sector fell 3.9 per cent as oil prices plunged on word of a truce in the Middle East but most other sectors finished higher.

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Archaeologists to talk rock art harm at world congress

The World Archaeological Congress is meeting in Australia for the first time, with industrial threats to ancient Aboriginal sites up for discussion.

The Independent UK

Greenland earmarked for new minerals project as US eyes island

Ten of the new projects will be focused on materials essential for electric vehicle batteries and battery storage

The Conversation

Bougainville wants independence. China’s support for a controversial mine could pave the way

Bougainville, an autonomous archipelago currently part of Papua New Guinea, is determined to become the world’s newest country.

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Uranium miner backs off challenge to Jabiluka decision

A bid to overturn a decision not to renew the controversial Jabiluka mineral lease looks set to be abandoned as Rio Tinto moves to take over a uranium miner.

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