Rio Tinto Q3 copper output rises 27%, iron ore sales up 3%

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Rio Tinto releases third quarter 2026 production results

October 13, 2026 5:29 PM EDT

Strong operational performance at Oyu Tolgoi copper and Pilbara iron ore

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: We delivered strong operational performance in the third quarter. Oyu Tolgoi copper production increased 29% year-to-date, with the operation running at a ~450 kt annualised rate in the quarter, and global iron ore sales are up 3% year-to-date. The Simandou iron ore mine hit an annualised production run-rate of ~10 Mtpa (100% basis) in the quarter as the project continues to ramp up.

We are finishing the year with momentum, with significant opportunities to accelerate improvements in safety, productivity and... More