Vanguard Group's Interest in Rio Tinto and Glencore

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its significant stakes in Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of January 15, 2026, Vanguard holds 4.44% of relevant securities in Rio Tinto plc, amounting to 55,742,611 shares. Additionally, it has a 6.78% stake in Rio Tinto Limited with 25,172,877 shares.

The disclosure, dated January 16, also includes transactions related to these holdings. Vanguard purchased several shares of both Rio Tinto entities in GBP and AUD currencies. The disclosure extends to Glencore plc, indicating Vanguard's interests in other parties to the offer.