Rio Tinto reported a 4pct YoY increase in iron ore output in Q4 2025 to 89.7 mln tons, supported by a strong recovery in the Pilbara following earlier weather disruptions.
For full-year 2025, iron ore production was unchanged at 327.3 mln tons. Shipments rose 7pct YoY in Q4 to 91.3 mln tons, but full-year shipments fell 1pct to 326.2 mln tons, landing at the lower end of the company’s guidance range of 323-338 mln tons.
Rio Tinto also marked a milestone at Simandou, completing the first shipment from the port, highlighting progress on its major growth projects.
Looking ahead, the miner expects iron ore shipments in 2026 to range between 343 mln and 366 mln tons.
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company, and one of the world’s top producers of iron ore, particularly known for its extensive operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
