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Rio Tinto plc seals A$1.1 billion Pilbara water deal as Dampier desalination expands

Rio Tinto plc seals A$1.1 billion Pilbara water deal as Dampier desalination expands

PERTH, Australia, March 5, 2026, 16:10 Rio Tinto has signed on for a 50:50 joint venture with the Western Australian government, committing A$1.1 billion to build a seawater desalination plant near Dampier. The project targets increased water supply for Pilbara towns and industry while cutting back on groundwater reliance. “Water is a scarce resource, especially in the Pilbara,” Rio Tinto iron ore chief executive Matthew Holcz said.
Rio Tinto share price: Glencore talks are off — here’s what traders watch next

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore talks are off — here’s what traders watch next

London, Feb 9, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto plc shares are drawing renewed attention before the London open after the miner ended merger discussions with Glencore, abandoning a renewed push for a combined mining giant worth north of $200 billion. Shares finished the previous session at 6,843 pence, sitting roughly 5% under the 52-week peak of 7,228 pence.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies after inflation surprise as Burberry jumps

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies after inflation surprise as Burberry jumps

London, Jan 21, 2026, 11:20 GMT — Regular session London shares remained largely unchanged Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 slipping just 0.1% to 10,115.11. Investors balanced persistent inflation concerns against gains in miners and retail stocks. The 10-year gilt yield, a key government borrowing rate, fell to roughly 4.45%.
Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto plc shares head into Friday’s London session with China casting a shadow over any potential deal with Glencore. Analysts warn Beijing might demand asset sales to greenlight a merger. Barrenjoey’s Glyn Lawcock suggested China could leverage the talks to “squeeze out assets,” pointing out the merged company would represent around 17% of global copper supply. Barclays, however, estimates the figure closer to 7.5%.

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  • FIL Limited lifts SThree plc voting rights stake to 10.37%
    July 3, 2026, 6:49 AM EDT. FIL Limited said its voting rights in SThree plc climbed past the 10% mark as of July 1, 2026. The group now holds 10.37% of total voting rights through shares and financial instruments, up from 10.25%. Direct holdings make up 10.03%, with another 0.34% in contracts for difference and other financial products. The filing, posted July 2, 2026, detailed the structures through which these rights are managed. Investors watching big holders in SThree plc will note the shift in voting power.
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