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FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Rio Tinto / 9 October 2026

Rio Tinto (RIO): news on Friday 9 October 2026

+2.0 slightly positive

Coverage was mixed, with positive news on the $1.5b Quebec aluminium expansion, a Prysmian partnership and an RBC upgrade. This was offset by a near 10% monthly share price fall, regulatory worries and Metro Mining's concern over Aurukun.

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