Rio Tinto, Queensland and Commonwealth secure long-term future for Boyne aluminium smelter at Gladstone Share MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto, the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth Government have struck a landmark partnership to secure a long-term future for the Boyne aluminium smelter at Gladstone and ensure it remains internationally cost-competitive beyond its current power contract. The agreement supports a long-term future for aluminium smelting in Queensland, building on pow ...

Key Takeaways Fortuna Mining outshines RIO as strong finances and growth prospects boost its investment appeal.FSM benefits from strong gold demand, rising output and Diamba Sud resource growth. RIO gains from lithium and copper expansion, but faces iron ore volatility and cost pressures. Fortuna Mining (FSM) and Rio Tinto Group (RIO) are two well-known players in the Zacks Basic Materials industry. Rio Tinto is benefiting from rising copper production, driven by strong operational performance across its as ...

Key Takeaways Albemarle and Rio Tinto are well-positioned to benefit from rising lithium demand and prices.ALB focuses on capacity expansion, cost cuts and strong cash flow to support growth.RIO advances major lithium projects, boosts output and leverages a strong balance sheet.Albemarle Corporation (ALB) and Rio Tinto Group (RIO) are prominent players in the lithium space. Both are well-placed to benefit from higher lithium prices driven by strong demand from electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage syst ...

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Core Insights - The world's largest mining companies have experienced stock losses nearing 30% since the onset of the war, with copper entering a bear market, silver down 40% from its peak, and gold facing its worst week in decades [1][2] Market Performance - Gold futures fell by $225 an ounce, closing at $4,492, marking a 3.5% decline for the day and over 11% for the week [1] - Silver dropped to $67.81, a 6.9% decrease from the start of trading on Friday [1] - Copper ended the day down 4.0% at $5.30 per pound ($11,690 per tonne), with a weekly decline of 7.4% [2] Company-Specific Impacts - Newmont's stock is down 26.3% since the war began, trading at a market cap of $104 billion, down from $143 billion [3][4] - Barrick Mining has seen a 26.8% decline, with a market cap of $62 billion, down $27 billion since late January [4] - Teck Resources holds a royalty on Barrick's Fourmile gold project, which could significantly impact Barrick's valuation [5] Other Mining Companies - AngloGold Ashanti's shares have plummeted 37.4% in March, resulting in a market value of $40 billion, while Gold Fields lost 33.6% to $35 billion [5] - Wheaton Precious Metals has fallen nearly 30% since the conflict began, now valued at $52 billion [6] - Fresnillo's shares are down 31.3% in March, reducing its market cap to $30 billion [7] Broader Industry Trends - BHP's shares have decreased by 20.0%, with a market cap of $168.58 billion, despite record profits [8] - Glencore has only lost 4.3% since the start of the conflict, now valued at $81 billion, making it the best performer among major mining companies year-to-date [18] - Vale's stock has declined by 18.2%, with a market cap of $61 billion, positioning it as one of the better-performing large-cap miners [20]

19 March 2026 | 9:40PM AEDT Equity Research Global Metals & Mining: Iron Ore; China COREX call feedback; building an onshore Fe Index supported by CMRG We recently held a call with representatives from Beijing Iron Ore Trading Centre Corporation or COREX which operates the onshore China iron ore spot trading platform. COREX is focused on developing an onshore China physical spot and index-linked trading of iron ore in RMB/wmt (vs USD/dmt for other indices), as a direct competitor to the existing Price Repor ...

Metal prices soared in 2025 and through the early part of this year. The last few weeks—marked by the war in Iran and intense cross-asset volatility—have weighed on cyclical industrial and base metals. Copper, aluminum, and lithium have all retreated from recent highs, but ironFreelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a co ...

Key Takeaways RIO delivered 326.2M tons of shipments and 327.3M tons of production despite early 2025 disruptions.Pilbara recovery, Gudai-Darri ramp-up and blend strategy boosted efficiency and output.RIO advances Rhodes Ridge and Simandou projects while facing weather, cost and price risks.Rio Tinto Group (RIO) delivered resilient iron ore performance in 2025, supported by strong execution across its Pilbara operations. During the year, Pilbara iron ore shipments reached 326.2 million tons, while productio ...

Geopolitical Risks and Market Impact - Geopolitical risks have intensified following strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, leading to fears of broader disruptions to global energy supply [1] - U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a forceful response if Iran continues its attacks, contributing to market volatility [1] Australian Stock Market Performance - The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.7% at 8,497.8 points, marking its lowest level in nearly four months [4] - The market experienced liquidation rather than rotation, contrasting with the previous year's performance [4] Sectoral Analysis - Energy stocks in Australia rose 5.1% to a two-year high as oil prices surged, with Woodside increasing by 7.2% and Santos by 3.2% [4] - Miners dropped 5% to their lowest level since late December, impacted by softer commodity prices, with BHP and Rio Tinto each falling more than 3% [4] - Gold stocks declined 9.2%, reaching their lowest level in over four months as bullion prices eased [3][4] - Financials slipped 0.5%, with three of the "Big Four" banks losing between 0.3% and 1.3%, while Commonwealth Bank of Australia rose 0.2% [4] New Zealand Market Performance - New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 fell 2% to 13,051.61, its lowest in a month, following softer-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth [4] - Companies such as Spark New Zealand, Gentrack Group, and KMD Brands led declines, each falling between 4.4% and 5.3% [4]