Just checked my Rio Tinto holdings and realized the semi-annual dividend already hit the account last month. Rio Tinto's been pretty solid on the dividend front if you're looking for steady income. The payout was around $2.54 per share back in mid-April, which was decent at the time. Looking at the broader picture, Rio Tinto stock has been trading in that $51-$101 range over the past year, so there's been some volatility. The annualized yield sits around 5.33% based on recent prices, which isn't bad for a commodity play. Rio Tinto shares took a small dip when the ex-dividend date hit, but that's pretty normal. If you're into dividend stocks, Rio Tinto's track record shows they take their payouts seriously. The stock's been bouncing around lately, but the dividends keep flowing. Worth keeping on your watchlist if you want exposure to mining with regular income.