Rio Tinto plc
RIODividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | $1.48 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| April 17, 2025 | $2.25 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 |
| September 26, 2024 | $1.77 | 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-16 |
| April 18, 2024 | $2.58 | 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 |
| September 21, 2023 | $1.77 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 |
Dividends Summary
- Rio Tinto plc has issued 48 dividend payments over the past 21 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 86 days ago, on September 25, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $4.40 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $1.73 per share.
Company News
SAGA Metals successfully completed its Phase 2 drilling program at the Radar Project in Labrador, confirming extensive oxide mineralization across the Trapper North and South zones. The initial drilling of 2,050 meters across 8 holes validated a 3+ km strike length and provided significant structural insights for future mineral resource estimation.
Rio Tinto plans to streamline operations in iron ore, copper, aluminium, and lithium, projecting 7% production growth in 2025 and targeting $5-$10 billion in asset cash release while reducing emissions and operational costs.
The article compares two metals companies: Rio Tinto, an established global mining company, and The Metals Company, a pre-commercial start-up focused on ocean-based metal extraction. Rio Tinto is recommended as the better investment due to its proven track record, dividend payments, and current market position.
Global equity markets showed caution as investors prepared for significant US macroeconomic data releases, with markets experiencing slight declines and mixed signals across sectors and commodities.
Rio Tinto (RIO) is set to deploy carbon-free aluminum smelting cells using the first ELYSIS license at its smelter in Canada, a significant step in its efforts to decarbonize its aluminum operations.
