Rio Tinto releases second quarter production results
Pilbara operations produced 81.3 million tonnes (100% basis) in the second quarter, 3% higher than the second quarter of 2022 as Gudai-Darri achieved sustained nameplate capacity during the period.
- Pilbara operations produced 81.3 million tonnes (100% basis) in the second quarter, 3% higher than the second quarter of 2022 as Gudai-Darri achieved sustained nameplate capacity during the period.
- Aluminium production of 0.8 million tonnes was 11% higher than the second quarter of 2022 as we benefited from the continued ramp-up of the Kitimat smelter.
- Mined copper production of 145 thousand tonnes (on a consolidated basis), was 1% lower than the second quarter of 2022.
- In the second quarter, we commenced deployment of the Safe Production System at a further two sites, taking the total to 20 sites.