- Rio Tinto announced a **new operating model and executive team updates** on **August 27, 2025**, to simplify its structure and drive shareholder value.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:0]** 
- The company is streamlining its product group structure into **three core businesses**: Iron Ore; Aluminium & Lithium; and Copper.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:0]** 
- **Matthew Holcz** has been appointed Chief Executive Iron Ore, **Jérôme Pécresse** will lead the combined Aluminium & Lithium group, and **Katie Jackson** remains Chief Executive Copper.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:0]** **[863064_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:2]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:2]** 
- Rio Tinto's Borates and Iron & Titanium businesses will be placed under a **strategic review** within the Chief Commercial Officer's portfolio.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:1]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:1]** 
- **Sinead Kaufman** will leave Rio Tinto at the end of **October 2025**, and the Chief Executive Australia role will conclude.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:1]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000008_ex1newstructure.htm:1]**

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