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Rio Tinto's iron ore production in Q2 2025 increased by 20% QoQ

iconJul 17, 2025 14:51
Source:SMM

On July 16, 2025, Rio Tinto released its production and sales report for Q2.



In terms of production:In Q2, the Pilbara operationsproduced83.7 million mt of iron ore, up 20% MoM and 5% YoY.



In terms of shipments:In Q2, the Pilbara operationsshipped79.9 million mt of iron ore, up 13% MoM and down 1% YoY.



Additionally, in Q2, the total production of pellet fines at the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC)was 2.5 million mt, up 7% MoM and 14% YoY (attributable to Rio Tinto's interest).



Rio Tinto's target for Pilbara iron ore shipments in 2025 (100%) remains unchanged at 323-338 million mt.


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