Rio Tinto Expects Copper Output to Rise 13% by 2030 Amid Global Resource Expansion

Published: May 13, 2026 09:23

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Rio Tinto stated that it expects its copper production to increase by approximately 13% by 2030, mainly driven by growth from the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia and the Kennecott operation in the United States. The company also noted that global copper mine development continues to face challenges including lengthy permitting processes and slow supply additions. As demand from AI, electrification, and energy transition sectors continues to grow, major mining companies are accelerating global copper resource development and long-term supply expansion strategies.

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