Q1 2025: Rio Tinto’s operational achievements on point with record-high bauxite production
Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest metals and mining corporation, has reportedly demonstrated a positive start to 2025, achieving record-breaking quarterly bauxite output and setting a new monthly production high in March. Rightfully enough, Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said the company continued to deliver attractive growth in both operational and financial areas, generating substantial returns for shareholders and building a stronger and more diversified business.
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In Q1 2025, Rio Tinto’s bauxite production reached 15 million tonnes, marking a significant Y-o-Y increase of 11.94 per cent from 13.4 million tonnes and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 3 per cent from 15.4 million tonnes. Alumina output was 2 million tonnes, up by 3 per cent Y-o-Y but down by 4 per cent over a quarter. Regarding shipments, bauxite third-party shipments totalled 9.81 million tonnes in Q1, showing a solid 15 per cent Y-o-Y increase, though declined by 8 per cent Q-o-Q.
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