Rio Tinto secures Bell Bay deal: what it means for Rio Tinto stock
Published on 10/03/2026 at 12:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rio Tinto announced on October 1, 2026, that it, the Tasmanian Government and the Australian Government had reached an agreement to secure Bell Bay Aluminium's ongoing operation through December 31, 2031, according to Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto stock was at EUR 83.54 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz at 12:28 p.m. CEST on October 3, 2026, showing a plus 0.01 percent change versus the close of EUR 83.53 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026.
Weekend trading
The arrangements provide for Hydro Tasmania to continue supplying electricity to Bell Bay Aluminium until December 31, 2031. The Australian and Tasmanian governments will provide additional support as Tasmania's energy system evolves. The further course of weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz until 1:00 p.m. CET/CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Rio Tinto stock.
Bell Bay Aluminium agreement
Rio Tinto said Bell Bay Aluminium is 100% owned by the company and produces about 190,000 tonnes of aluminum a year. The smelter supports about 550 full-time employees and indirectly supports more than 1,200 jobs, the company said in its October 1, 2026 release published by Rio Tinto.
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