When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) latest guidance update for 2025 and mid-term mostly came online to consensus and our expectation, says US bank Citi. Iron ore shipments are guided to be flat year-on-year at 323-338 million tonnes, slightly below its estimates, while copper production is set for accelerated growth with the Oyu Tolgoi ramping up.
The exodus of companies leaving the London Stock Exchange has hit a 14-year high as Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) became the latest to face pressure from investors over a move. Some 45 firms have ditched their listings in London this year, marking the highest level since 2010, according to Bloomberg compiled figures.
The shares of diversified mining giant Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) have declined almost 16% year to date, underperforming the broader markets. The company recently posted higher shipments of both iron ore and bauxite for the third quarter of 2024, while aluminum and copper shipments declined.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF)-backed ElectraLith is set to unveil plans for a further funding round to raise AU$29 million (£15 million) over the coming days. ElectraLith, which is developing filtration technology for the extraction of lithium without water or chemicals, received backing from Rio Tinto earlier in the year to commercialise the process.
A lithium technology startup backed by Rio Tinto , expects to finalise a funding round in the next week to raise A$29 million ($19 million), even as the global lithium market struggles, its Melbourne-based CEO told Reuters.
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) has seen more reported instances of bullying and an increase in rape allegations despite efforts to improve its workplace culture. The miner, which launched an initiative to change its culture two years ago said while there have been improvements in some areas others had deteriorated further.
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) SimFer mine in Simandou, Guinea, appears increasingly unlikely to meet its 2025 first production target, according to satellite image analysis by experts at UBS. The ambitious project, which includes a mine, a 630-kilometre railway, and a port, is facing growing risks of delays due to incomplete construction, a recent fatality, extreme rainfall, and political uncertainty in Guinea.
Bulk miners were early risers Monday as China removed the entire tax rebate (13%) for copper and aluminium semi-finished exports. US miner Citi noted that this decision on Friday caused LME aluminium prices to surge by over 7%.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
TNR Gold executive chairman Kirill Klip joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss recent updates from McEwen Mining regarding the Los Azules copper, gold and silver project in San Juan, Argentina, on which TNR holds a 0.4% net smelter returns royalty. Proactive: Welcome back to our Proactive newsroom.