Rio Tinto dividend forecast extends through 2028

Rio Tinto's H1 shows revenue up 15%, EBITDA up 28%, earnings up 43%, free cash flow up 75%, and a 43% dividend hike, alongside a $1.8bn productivity target. The results support shareholder returns and operational credibility, likely buoying the shares and affirming demand for iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium. Impact is company-specific rather than broad-market.