Rio Tinto Says Long-Term Pathway To Deliver Profitable Growth And Create Shareholder Value Remains Clear; Reports Q3 Production Results

Benzinga · 10/15 21:31
  • In the Pilbara, it produced 84.1 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 71.0 million tonnes) in the third quarter, 1% higher than the corresponding period of 2023. Productivity gains continue to offset ore depletion. Shipments of 84.5 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 72.5 million tonnes) were also 1% higher than the third quarter of 2023.
  • Bauxite production of 15.1 million tonnes was 8% higher than the third quarter of 2023. 
  • Aluminium production of 0.8 million tonnes was 2% lower than the third quarter of 2023.
  • Mined copper production of 168 thousand tonnes (consolidated basis) was 1% lower than the third quarter of 2023.