RIO to Extend Operational Life of Yarwun With Production Cut

Key Takeaways RIO will cut Yarwun alumina output by 40% from October 2026 to extend operations to 2035.The curtailment gives four years to address tailings capacity expected to be reached by 2031.RIO will reduce alumina output by 1.2M tons annually with no customer impact and explore staff redeployment. Rio Tinto Group (RIO) announced that it will cut production by 40% at its Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone from October 2026. This move will help Rio Tinto to extend the operation’s life until 2035.Impac ...