Rio Tinto announces a biofuel pilot in Australia that will explore the use of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel.
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?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Sovereign Metals Ltd (ASX:SVM, OTC:SVMLF, AIM:SVML) has commenced a hydraulic mining trial at its Kasiya Rutile Project in Malawi to assess the effectiveness and environmental impact of high-pressure water techniques on a large-scale operation. Part of its ongoing optimisation study, the work will be led by Fraser Alexander, a specialist in the field, and follows the successful completion of a dry mining evaluation in July.
Rio Tinto's share price has declined 14 percent year-to-date, driven by falling iron ore prices and demand uncertainty, but its diversification in aluminum and copper offers growth potential. Chinese demand for iron ore has likely peaked, but RIO's high-grade ore from the upcoming Simandou mine positions it well for future demand shifts. Compared to peers, Rio Tinto is mid-tier in valuation metrics, not the cheapest or highest-yielding, but well-diversified and strategically positioned.
Rio Tinto Group shares are undervalued due to macro concerns, making it a potential good investment for long-term investors. Recent decline in iron ore and copper prices have impacted investor sentiment toward Rio Tinto, causing a 15% decline in shares year-to-date. Future demand drivers such as the renewable energy revolution and infrastructure investments in India could positively impact Rio Tinto's business in the long run.
Rio Tinto expects the labor dispute between the workers and the management of Canada's two biggest rail networks will affect its ability to receive raw materials at several sites across Canada and ship products to customers in North America, the miner told Reuters on Thursday.
Hundreds of people gathered in the central Serbian town of Valjevo on Monday to protest Rio Tinto's , lithium project in Western Serbia, over fears it could pollute the land.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday demanding a halt to Rio Tinto's , lithium project in Western Serbia over fears it could pollute nearby land and water.
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) has confirmed it would be open to a major acquisition, sending shares in London-listed copper miners jumping this mining. Copper production is ramping up at the mining giant with Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia and new ventures in Chile and Peru expected to boost output this year by 3%.
Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2024 9:30 PM ET Company Participants Tom Gallop - Head of Investor Relations Jakob Stausholm - Chief Executive Officer Peter Cunningham - Chief Financial Officer Mark Davies - Chief Technical Officer Conference Call Participants Paul Young - Golden Sachs James Redfern - Bank of America Lyndon Fagan - JPMorgan Rob Stein - Macquarie Glyn Lawcock - Barrenjoey Rahul Anand - Morgan Stanley Tim Gerrard - Janus Henderson Kaan Peker - RBC Lachlan Shaw - UBS Tom Gallop Hello again to everyone in the room, and now welcome to those online to Rio Tinto's 2024 Half-Year Results Presentation. My name is Tom Gallop and I'm the Acting Head of Investor Relations.
Rio Tinto reported Q2 production results, with solid output in iron ore and copper production. The company adjusted its 2024 guidance, cutting alumina outlook due to gas supply constraints. Despite minor adjustments in valuation post-Q2 results, Rio Tinto remains a buy with a 20% upside potential, trading below historical averages.