Copper And Aluminum Plug A Potential Profit Hole For Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto reported a 43% rise in half-year underlying pre-tax profit to $6.85 billion.

Copper earnings surged 84% and aluminum earnings rose 38% on stronger demand from data centers and geopolitical disruption.

Iron ore earnings slipped slightly as Chinese steel production weakened.

Revenue, free cash flow and the interim dividend all increased.