Strong Foundation for Growth, Decarbonisation and Shareholder Returns
Aluminium1 (+46% YoY)
Copper² (+50% YoY)
3,700
3,200
900
500
Robust demand supports aluminium, copper and TiO2
TiO2 (chloride slag) (-2% YoY)
850
800
450
700
800
--------
600
400
2,700
750
500
350
400
2,200 W
1,700
700
300
300
200
650
250
100
1,200
Jan-18
LME Aluminium
0
600
200
Jan-19
Jan-20
FY Average
Jan-22
Jan-18
Jan-19
Jan-20
Jan-21
Jan-22
Jan-18
Jan-19
Jan-20
Jan-21
Jan-22
Price (c/lb)
⚫FY Average
CP Slag ----FY Average
-
Jan-21
MWP (RHS)
Strong global demand recovery led by
packaging, transport and building and
construction
Increase in global deficit on extensive
power related smelter curtailments in
China and Europe
-
Lower global inventories supportive of high
market and product premiums
-
Exchange inventories declined to multi-year
lows
Demand grew strongly through 2021 with a
pick-up in the rest of the world in H2
Mine supply returned to growth, but many
regions continued to face headwinds from
lingering effects of COVID-19, workforce
constraints and adverse weather conditions
-
-
Strong end use TiO2 demand and rising
pigment prices supporting feedstock
demand
Supply chains remain tight, encouraging
positive purchasing sentiment
Tight high-grade supply amplified by
production disruptions and project delays
1 Average LME price. MWP = Mid-West premium | 2 Average LME price | YoY = change in annual average price. Sources: Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
©2022, Rio Tinto, All Rights Reserved
32View entire presentation