Rio Tinto Stock on 2 December 2025: Native Title Deal, Lithium Slowdown and 2026 Dividend Outlook
Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO, LON: RIO, ASX: RIO) heads into December 2025 near its 52‑week highs, with a new CEO in charge, a simplified business structure, and a portfolio tilting harder toward copper and other energy‑transition metals. At the same time, the miner is reworking its relationships with Indigenous communities, slowing its once‑aggressive lithium push, and facing activist pressure to bulk up in copper via potential M&A. Here’s a detailed look at where Rio Tinto’s stock stands on 2 December 2025, what the latest news means, and how analysts see 2026 shaping up. Rio Tinto share price today: near