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NYSE:RIO 14 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
7 February 2026
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BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP’s U.S. shares surged 4.8% to close near $72.74 Tuesday, with 5.1 million shares traded amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Rio Tinto and Vale also advanced, as commodities swung sharply on a stronger dollar and higher futures margin requirements. Investors await BHP’s half-year results due February 17. No new ASX updates from BHP since January 29.
4 February 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
31 January 2026
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Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale SA’s U.S. shares fell 0.7% to $14.57 Friday morning after opening at $14.49. Iron-ore futures dropped overnight in China and Singapore as buyers stayed cautious. Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills to Vale Base Metals’ copper sites in Brazil. Investors are watching Vale ahead of its Q4 production report on Jan. 27 and financial results on Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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BHP stock rises as it stays out of the Rio-Glencore chase — what investors watch next

BHP stock rises as it stays out of the Rio-Glencore chase — what investors watch next

BHP’s U.S. shares rose 1.7% to $62.80 after sources said the miner won’t pursue a rival bid for Glencore, instead watching Rio Tinto’s takeover talks. BHP declined to comment. Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares gained 2.1% to $82.88, while Freeport-McMoRan jumped 3.8%. BHP granted nearly 4 million performance rights in a routine filing, listing 5.08 billion shares outstanding.
13 January 2026
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Copper Hits Record in China and Jumps in New York as Tariff Uncertainty Fuels a 2026 Supply Squeeze — and a “Phantom Deficit” Debate

Copper Hits Record in China and Jumps in New York as Tariff Uncertainty Fuels a 2026 Supply Squeeze — and a “Phantom Deficit” Debate

Copper prices hit all-time highs in Shanghai on December 26, with the most-active contract reaching 98,590 yuan per tonne. U.S. COMEX copper also climbed to $5.743 per pound. Traders cited concentrate shortages, mine disruptions, and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Chinese smelters again withheld Q1 2026 processing fee guidance, signaling ongoing feedstock stress.
26 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 26, 2025

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 26, 2025

Rio Tinto plc closed near a 52-week high at 5,978p in London on Dec. 24, with a market cap of about £97.2bn and a 5.2% yield. CEO Simon Trott outlined a plan to raise $5–10bn through divestments and productivity, targeting $650m in annualised benefits so far. The stock is up roughly 27% in 2025. Investors are watching for impacts from the company’s shift toward copper, aluminium, and lithium.
26 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc shares hit a 52-week high of £59.82 in London and closed near $80.89 on the NYSE ADR as of Dec. 24, 2025. The stock gained on record copper prices above $12,000 and a company strategy reset under CEO Simon Trott. Investors are weighing new lithium expansion, updated operational guidance, and ongoing legal and governance issues. Trading reflects pre-holiday activity due to the Dec. 25 market closure.
25 December 2025
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Rio Tinto Stock (RIO, RIO.L) News Today: Copper Hits Record High as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Peaks (Dec. 24, 2025)

Rio Tinto Stock (RIO, RIO.L) News Today: Copper Hits Record High as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Peaks (Dec. 24, 2025)

Rio Tinto shares closed flat at 5,995p in London and $80.97 in New York on Dec. 24, near annual highs, as copper prices surged past $12,000 per tonne. Holiday trading was thin, with few new company filings. CEO Simon Trott recently raised Rio’s 2025 copper production forecast to 860,000–875,000 tonnes, up from 780,000–850,000.
24 December 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO.L, NYSE: RIO) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Rio Tinto (RIO.L, NYSE: RIO) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Rio Tinto shares closed Friday at 5,838p in London, up 4.46% for the week, and $78.33 in New York. The company’s new CEO, Simon Trott, unveiled a strategy overhaul with upgraded copper and bauxite guidance, lower copper unit costs, and plans for asset sales or partnerships. Analysts noted a push for productivity gains, cost cuts, and up to $10 billion in divestments.
20 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto shares hit a record A$143.89 in Sydney after UBS highlighted growing confidence in the miner’s lithium strategy, citing Argentina brine assets. UBS maintained a neutral rating and A$140 target, warning execution remains key. Meanwhile, Simandou in Guinea began iron ore exports, but mass layoffs raised local risks.
18 December 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

A Russian court ruled in favor of Rusal in a $1.32 billion claim against Rio Tinto, which the miner says it will contest. Rio Tinto’s Rhodes Ridge joint venture approved a $191 million feasibility study for a major Pilbara iron ore mine. The company also advanced decarbonization projects in Australia and saw its London shares hit a 52-week high.
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock News and Forecast (RIO): What to Watch on 15 December 2025

Rio Tinto plc Stock News and Forecast (RIO): What to Watch on 15 December 2025

Rio Tinto shares fell in early Monday trade, tracking a sharp drop in copper prices and weaker iron ore, as Australian equities slid. Investors are reacting to China’s softer November data and Rio’s newly announced strategy reset, which focuses on operational changes and streamlining core product groups. The London-listed stock hovered near 5,589p, while the US ADR traded in the mid-$70s.
15 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock Update (RIO.L): Share Price, Latest News, Forecasts and Week‑Ahead Catalysts — Updated 14 Dec 2025

Rio Tinto plc Stock Update (RIO.L): Share Price, Latest News, Forecasts and Week‑Ahead Catalysts — Updated 14 Dec 2025

Rio Tinto shares closed at 5,589p in London on Friday, down 1.69% but near a one-year high after management announced a strategy overhaul and cost cuts. The stock gained 2.1% over the week, with investors reacting to plans for $650 million in annual productivity gains and a potential $5–$10 billion asset release. The NYSE ADR ended the week near $75.66.
14 December 2025
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