Global Mining Giant Rio Tinto Posts Flat Earnings, Signals Copper-Led Future Growth

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,100 Views

Rio Tinto reported flat annual profit for 2025, with stronger copper and aluminium output offsetting weaker iron ore prices. Underlying earnings stood at $10.87 billion, unchanged from 2024, while net profit fell 14% to $9.97 billion due to higher debt and one-off acquisition costs. Copper growth cushioned iron ore softness.