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Rio Tinto Q1 Copper Production Up 9%; 2026 Production Guidance Unchanged

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Rio Tinto reported 9% year-over-year copper equivalent production growth across its portfolio in the first quarter, while global iron ore sales rose 2% from last year. Pilbara production was the second highest first quarter since 2018, up 13%, indicating solid operational momentum. The update is positive for volume trends but appears incremental rather than a major catalyst.

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Rio Tinto reported 9% year-over-year copper equivalent production growth across its portfolio in the first quarter, while global iron ore sales rose 2% from last year. Pilbara production was the second highest first quarter since 2018, up 13%, indicating solid operational momentum. The update is positive for volume trends but appears incremental rather than a major catalyst.

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