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Production / Operations

LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION (TSX:LIF) - RIO TINTO RELEASES IOC PRODUCTION AND SALES INFORMATION

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 20, 2026 · 18:47 LIF · 31.1 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation
LIF · Price

Executive Summary

  • Rio Tinto’s fourth‑quarter 2025 operational report shows IOC produced 3.73 million tonnes of saleable iron ore (2.39 Mt pellets, 1.34 Mt concentrate).
  • IOC sold 3.77 million tonnes in the same quarter (2.34 Mt pellets, 1.43 Mt CFS).
  • IOC’s 2026 production guidance is set at 15‑18 million tonnes of pellets and CFS combined.

Key Details

  • Quarterly Production (Q4 2025): 3.73 Mt saleable iron ore – 2.39 Mt pellets, 1.34 Mt concentrate (CFS).
  • Quarterly Sales (Q4 2025): 3.77 Mt total – 2.34 Mt pellets, 1.43 Mt CFS.
  • Production and sales figures are calculated differently for LIORC’s royalty calculations (note to investors).
  • 2026 Guidance: IOC forecasts 15‑18 Mt of combined pellets and CFS production for the full year.
  • Upcoming Filing: LIORC will release its full 2025 Annual Report after market close on 2026‑03‑11.

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