Vanguard Group Discloses Key Positions in Rio Tinto

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a disclosure statement, Form 8.3, concerning its interests in Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. The disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, outlining the company's public position in securities representing 1% or more.

The report, dated February 2, 2026, indicates significant holdings: 55,874,541 Rio Tinto plc ordinary shares (4.45%) and 25,295,511 Rio Tinto Limited ordinary shares (6.81%). These figures reflect Vanguard's substantial interest in these entities.

Additionally, the disclosure covers recent transactions, including several purchases, notably 13,382 shares of Rio Tinto plc at 67.38 GBP per unit, and 7,206 shares of Rio Tinto Limited at 149.62 AUD per unit. These transactions underscore Vanguard's active investment strategy in these companies.