- Rio Tinto reported **strong production across its portfolio in Q3 2025**, with **Copper equivalent (CuEq) production increasing 9% year-over-year**.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** 
- The company **upgraded its full-year 2025 bauxite production guidance** from 57-59 Mt to **59-61 Mt**.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** **[863064_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:4]** 
- **Pilbara iron ore shipments rose 6% quarter-over-quarter** in Q3 2025, achieving their second highest Q3 since 2019.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** 
- Growth projects are progressing, including **loading first ore at Simandou** in October.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000018_ex1results3q2025.htm:0]**

Rio Tinto Reports Strong Q3 2025 Production and Upgrades Bauxite Guidance

- Rio Tinto has approved a **US$180 million** investment in the Norman Creek access project at its Amrun bauxite mine, with first production targeted for **2027** and full construction by **2028**.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000010_ex05d07amrunbausite.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000010_ex05d07amrunbausite.htm:0]**  This project will enable mining of a region holding approximately half of the declared Amrun Ore Reserves of **978 million tonnes**.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000010_ex05d07amrunbausite.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000010_ex05d07amrunbausite.htm:0]** 
- The company is also conducting a feasibility study for the Kangwinan project, which could increase annual bauxite production capacity by up to **20 million tonnes** from its Weipa Southern operations, with potential first output as early as **2029**.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000010_ex05d07amrunbausite.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000010_ex05d07amrunbausite.htm:0]** 
- Rio Tinto has released new disclosures on its global tailings facilities, aligning with GISTM requirements, including updated information on **14** "Very High" or "Extreme" consequence facilities and new information on **84** other facilities.  **[863064_0000863064-25-000010_ex04d05gistmreq.htm:0]** **[887028_0000863064-25-000010_ex04d05gistmreq.htm:0]**

Rio Tinto Announces New Bauxite Project Investment and Tailings Disclosure

- 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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