Breakingviews - Rio's new CEO faces a long slog to cut costs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 16 2025
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Source: Reuters
Rio Tinto's Financial Performance: Rio Tinto is projected to achieve a 42% EBITDA margin this year, significantly lower than rival BHP's expected 50%, prompting new CEO Simon Trott to focus on improving financial discipline and operational efficiency in the iron ore sector.
Challenges Ahead for New CEO: Despite Trott's successful management of production targets in the iron ore division, he faces challenges due to the company's expansive and depleting mines, limiting immediate improvements in margins compared to BHP.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
