Iron Ore, Rio Tinto and Copper

Rio Tinto Produced Slightly Less Iron Ore, More Copper Last Year
The miner said it produced and shipped slightly less of the steelmaking ingredient iron ore in 2024, but mined more copper, bauxite and made more aluminum.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore exports slip as copper output ramps up
The miner exported 85.7 million tons of iron ore in the three months to December 31, down 1% from the year before. Meanwhile, mined copper surged 26% as Rio mined higher quality grades at its Escondida mine in Chile and continued to ramp up output at the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia, it said in filings Thursday.
Rio Tinto Q4 Iron Ore Shipments Down 1%
Wednesday reported fourth-quarter Pilbara iron ore shipments of 85.7 million tons, down 1% form the fourth quarter of 2023. The company reported Pilbara iron ore production of 86.5 million tons in the fourth quarter,
Rio Tinto 4Q Pilbara Iron Ore Shipments 85.7M Tons, Down 1% On Year
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Rio Tinto’s Fourth-Quarter Shipments of Iron Ore Slip 1%
Rio Tinto Group, the world’s top iron ore exporter, reported shipments of the steelmaking material slipped 1% in the fourth quarter from the year before, as demand from China remained lackluster amid an economic slowdown and ongoing property crisis.
Codelco boosts 2024 copper output but late push strains workers, delays maintenance
Copper producer Codelco pushed hard at the end of last year to lift annual output slightly from a 25-year-low in 2023, but ...
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Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion
The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the ...
Antofagasta Production Boosted by Centinela Concentrates, Los Pelambres Mines-- Commodity Comment
Antofagasta has reported higher copper and gold production over the fourth quarter due mainly to its Centinela Concentrates and Los Pelambres mines, and backed guidance for the year ahead. Here is ...
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Rio Tinto rides copper wave
Rio Tinto enjoyed a significant boost to copper production in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to strong progress at the Oyu ...
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Peru copper output falls nearly 5% in November on Antamina slide
Copper production is expected to hold steady in 2024 and 2025 at around 2.8 million tons, industry experts say.
Rio Tinto Continues to Review Options for Kennecott Copper Mine -- Commodity Comment
Rio Tinto, the world's No. 2 mining company by market value, on Thursday reported a drop in iron-ore production and shipments from its Australian mines. Fourth-quarter and full-year output and exports ...
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Plateau poised for world-class copper hub tag
The total copper ore deposit in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which has four mines each with over 10 million tons of copper ...
Rio Tinto produced slightly less iron ore, more copper in 2024
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) said Wednesday it produced and shipped slightly less of steelmaking ingredient in 2024, as demand from ...