In the first quarter of 2026, mining company Rio Tinto increased its total iron ore production by 12% year-on-year – to 82.8 million metric tons, according to a report. Production in the Pilbara region (Australia) in January–March totaled 78.8 million tons (+13% year-on-year). This is the second-highest first-quarter level in the region since 2018.
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