Rio Tinto share price: what to know before London opens on 17 November 2025 (RIO, LSE)
Rio Tinto and partners marked the start of Simandou iron ore operations in Guinea, with first shipments expected mid-November. Shares closed Friday at 5,394p in London, down 0.31%, and ADRs ended at $70.63 in New York. The company signed a 15-year wind power deal for its Utah copper smelter and announced a commercial-scale aluminium tech milestone. Activist Palliser renewed pressure on Rio’s board over M&A and listing structure.