Western Australia – November 02, 2026 -- Rio Tinto is pitching a portfolio of iron ore, copper and aluminium to investors as demand rises from AI, digital infrastructure and electrification, backed by operations in 35 countries and a workforce of more than 60,000.

Catamarca – October 29, 2026 -- Rio Tinto has formally opened its Fénix 1B expansion and Sal de Vida operation in Argentina's Catamarca province after a combined investment of around $1.4 billion, adding 25,000 tonnes of annual lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) capacity once fully ramped up.

Australia – October 27, 2026 -- Rio Tinto and the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) have launched a three-year partnership to support community-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language initiatives in five regions across Australia.

Australia – October 27, 2026 -- Rio Tinto has transferred ownership of the Argyle Pink DiamondsTM brand to luxury jewellery group Boodles, completing the transition on 1 October 2026.

Boodles acquires last Argyle pink diamond inventory and brand assets

Under the agreement, Boodles bought the last remaining Argyle pink diamond inventory. It also assumed ownership of a suite of trademarks tied to the brand, plus the associated website and digital marketing assets. The release did not disclose financial terms.