Rio Tinto(US:RIO) 智通财经网·2025-10-14 02:17Group 1 - Rio Tinto's copper production increased by 10% year-on-year in Q3, driven by significant output growth at its Escondida and Oyu Tolgoi mines [1] - The Oyu Tolgoi project saw a record production increase of 78%, supporting the company's growth plans despite stable iron ore shipments [1] - The company aims to expand iron ore production, with the Simandou project expected to supply an additional 60 million tons annually once fully operational [1] Group 2 - Iron ore shipments remained stable year-on-year, with Rio Tinto exporting 84.3 million tons in Q3, a 6% increase from the previous quarter [2] - The company maintains its annual production guidance of 323 million to 338 million tons for iron ore [2] - In other commodities, bauxite production rose by 9% and aluminum production increased by 6% [3] Group 3 - Copper prices have risen over 20% in the past six months, with LME copper surpassing $10,800 [3] - UBS forecasts that copper prices may range between $10,000 and $11,500 per ton in the coming quarters, raising its price prediction for September 2026 to $11,500 per ton [3]