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Australian mining companies report strong 2026 results

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On 28 July 2026 the sector’s two leading Australian miners disclosed robust financial and operational performance. Rio Tinto announced posted a 47 % rise jump in first‑half net profit to US$6.7 billion, with EBITDA underlying earnings up 28 43 % to US$6.9 billion and free‑cash EBITDA rising 28 % to US$14.8 billion. Free cash flow jumping surged 75 % to US$3.8 billion. Copper earnings drove the gains, contributing US$5.7 billion surged 84 % to EBITDA and supporting a 3 US$5.7 billion, accounting for 36 % increase in H1 of EBITDA, and copper output rose 3 % to 442 kt. Iron‑ore production from Pilbara hit a six‑year high of 162.3 Mt, and the company The miner raised its interim dividend by 43 % while confirming a 2026 copper‑production target of 800‑830 kt. Rio Tinto’s share price also rose about 5 % to US$167.20 after US$2.11 per share and CEO Simon Trott described the results were released. as a “step change”, citing productivity gains and ongoing electrification and renewable‑energy projects at Pilbara sites. Pilbara iron‑ore production hit a six‑year high of 162.3 Mt, with shipments up 5 %. Mineral Resources Ltd reported record FY2026 output across its iron‑ore and lithium divisions. Onslow Iron delivered 8.8 Mt of wet metric tonnes, and the mining services unit reached 341 Mt, a Mt (a 22 % increase. Lithium increase), and lithium sales hit a quarterly record of 158 kt at US$2,425/tonne. The company completed a US$1.3 billion senior notes offering, boosted lifted cash to US$1.6 billion, cut net debt to US$4.3 billion, and appointed a new chief operating officer. Both Together, the disclosures underscore a period of heightened production, strong commodity prices, and strengthened reinforced balance sheets for Australia’s major mining firms.

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