0.83% for Rio Tinto stock — buyers push price near session highs

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Rio Tinto approved a $294 million feasibility study for the first stage of the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Pilbara, Western Australia.
The project includes an additional $146 million for exploration from 2026 to 2028, aiming to use existing infrastructure to meet Pilbara iron ore capacity targets.
Cullen Capital Management LLC recently reduced its stake in Rio Tinto.

Growth plans expand as Rio Tinto advances Pilbara project and major holder exits

Rio Tinto has approved a $294 million feasibility study to advance the first stage of the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Pilbara, Western Australia. The venture also plans an additional $146 million in exploration from 2026 to 2028 as part of further study phases, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure and support Pilbara iron ore capacity targets. Cullen Capital Management LLC recently reduced its stake in the company.

Bullish structure reinforced as major averages hold and overbought signals persist

Technical momentum is decisively positive for RIO, with the price sustaining above all major moving averages and dynamic support provided by the Ichimoku Kijun line at GBX 5,468.50. The MA-50 now forms the nearest resistance, with psychological round levels just overhead. MACD, RSI, and ADX are all in bullish alignment, while short-term oscillators such as Stoch RSI, CCI, and BBP confirm overbought conditions and strong buyer dominance intraday. The Awesome Oscillator further backs the ongoing upward structure.

Further upside probable as technical backdrop limits reversal risk

For the coming week, RIO is expected to trade within a volatility band relative to current levels, between GBX 5,600.00 and GBX 5,900.00. Daily and weekly momentum signals provide a greater than 80% probability of further gains, with consolidation likely within this range. A bullish breakout above GBX 5,900.00 could develop if buyers retain control, while a move below support at GBX 5,600.00 would be required to initiate a bearish reversal — which remains unlikely based on present technical strength.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, notes that Rio Tinto maintains strong technical momentum above key moving averages, with buyers firmly in control. He observes that while major indicators remain bullish, overbought short-term signals and recent investor reductions warrant caution. The approved feasibility study adds some fundamental support, but urgent upside looks limited without a breakout above GBX 5,900. "Until the price convincingly clears GBX 5,900, I see this as a range-bound trade with upside likely capped and downside risk if support at GBX 5,600 fails."

Last time, analysts noted that Rio Tinto remained in a strong uptrend, trading well above its key moving averages with supportive momentum from MACD and positive weekly trend indicators. Despite some overbought oscillator readings and emerging range-bound trade, the primary scenario favors further upside within the established volatility band, with significant supports and resistances near current levels.

Source of Data: RIO Price Analysis by TU

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