In the first quarter of Dongshuihe Valley, the total production of iron ore was 69.7 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3%.

On April 17th, Rio Tinto released the production and sales report for the first quarter of 2026. The report shows that in the first quarter of 2026, the total iron ore production was 69.7 million tons, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year. Iron ore sales were 68.7 million tons, a 4% increase compared to the previous year, consistent with the increase in production. In the first quarter of 2026, the total copper production was 102.3 thousand tons, a 13% increase year-on-year. Nickel production totaled 49.3 thousand tons, a 12% increase year-on-year.