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Deutsche Bank has downgraded Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) to 'hold' from 'buy', following a strong run in the shares driven by a rebound in iron ore prices. The broker argues that, while Rio continues to deliver solidly and will soon welcome a new chief executive, much of the good news is already reflected in the share price.

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) shares slipped lower on Wednesday after interim results showed the mining major's softest first half profit for five years. At $4.81 billion first-half underlying earnings were down 16% on the same period a year ago.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto (LSE:RIO) (ASX:RIO): 6% CuEq production uplift YoY, delivering on strategy through focus on our four objectives Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: "We are delivering very resilient financial results with an improving operational performance helped by our increasingly diversified portfolio. Underlying EBITDA of $11.5 billion and operating cash flow of $6.9 billion, despite a 13% lower iron ore price, demonstrate the growing contribution from our Al.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or “the Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) announces that, further to its news releases dated November 16, 2021, March 29, 2022, October 21, 2024, and March 24, 2025, it has received a third deposit payment of US$50,000,000 (the “Third Deposit”) from Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. (“WPMI”) in connection with the previously announced amended and restated precious metals purchase agreement and flexible pre-pay arrangement relating to Rio2's Fenix Gold Project in Chile (“Fenix Gold”). The Third Deposit will be used by Rio2 to continue to advance construction at Fenix Gold.

SYDNEY, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE / OTCQX: BRELY) (‘BRE') is pleased to report substantial progress across its portfolio of rare earth elements and critical minerals projects during the quarter ended 30 June 2025, with key milestones achieved that materially advance BRE's transition from exploration to development. Key highlights during the quarter included: Sulista West confirmed as an ultra high-grade project Diamond drilling at Sulista West returned further impressive grades of up to 21% TREO, including grades of 43,667 ppm NdPr, 1,660 ppm DyTb, 27,740 ppm Nb₂O₅ and 378 ppm Sc₂O₃ Drilling returned the highest uranium and tantalum grades since exploration began in 2021 - with ultra-high grades of up to 8,211 ppm uranium oxide (U3O8) and up to 2,803 ppm tantalum oxide (Ta2O5) New “Outcrop Ridge” discovery with grab samples of up to 20.6% TREO across an exposed ridgeline located on strike 2.5 km southwest of the Sulista West

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Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) is evaluating strategic options for its titanium business, including a potential sale, amid persistently weak global prices and falling returns, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The review comes as incoming CEO Simon Trott prepares to take over next month, with expectations he will sharpen Rio's focus on core assets such as iron ore, copper, lithium, and aluminum.

Over the past year, Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) shares have mostly remained stagnant, appreciating just 1% over this period. In contrast, the S&P 500 index has risen by 14% during the same timeframe.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto and Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI), a state-owned Chilean mining company, signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture to develop the Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region. The signing follows a 23 May announcement of Rio Tinto's nomination as the preferred partner for the project. As previously announced, Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire a controlling 51% interest in the project and provide up to $425 million cash and non-cash co.

Q2 production was robust, with iron ore, copper, and bauxite tracking ahead, while key growth projects remain on schedule and within budget. Valuation remains attractive with Rio Tinto trades below the historical EV/EBITDA average. We believe the new CEO, Simon Trott, will pursue his mandate to unlock value through simplification and improved operational efficiency.