Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley maintains an "Overweight" rating for Rio Tinto, indicating confidence in the stock's potential and a positive outlook for the company's future performance [1][5]. Company Overview - Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group focused on finding, mining, and processing mineral resources, operating in segments such as iron ore, aluminum, copper, and diamonds [1]. - The company competes with other mining giants like BHP and Vale, highlighting its significant presence in the industry [1]. Stock Performance - At the time of the announcement, RIO's stock price was $76.02, with a slight increase to $75.99, reflecting a change of 0.17 or 0.22% [2]. - The stock has traded between $75.85 and $76.73 on the day, with a yearly high of $76.99 and a low of $51.67, indicating volatility and potential for growth [3][5]. - RIO's market capitalization is approximately $123.38 billion, underscoring its substantial presence in the mining sector [3]. Trading Activity - The trading volume for RIO is 1,930,571 shares, indicating active investor interest and reflecting the market's perception of the company's value [4].

The order, dated December 16 sanctions the Scheme of Arrangement subject to compliance with stipulated directions.According to the company’s official announcement, the NCLT approval paves the way for the demerger of Vedanta into four independent, pure-play listed companies, in addition to the currently listed Vedanta, thereby creating a total of five separate listed entities.The execution of this transformational demerger is now underway, subject to obtaining further regulatory and stakeholder approvals.Th ...

China noticed. Beijing has spent the past decade writing checks to Africa. Its Belt and Road initiative poured money into African mining, railways to the mines, ports to ship the ore, refineries to process it — and contracts that guarantee Chinese buyers get first dibs on the output.Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical minerals . Congo has most of the cobalt. South Africa has the platinum. The continent is loaded with copper, chromium, lithium and rare earths. This is not optional stuff. Cobalt go ...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Metals Incorporated (the "Company" or "Osisko Metals") (TSX: OM; OTCQX: OMZNF; FRANKFURT: OB51) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement with four strategic investors, pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 67,666,666 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares") at an offering price ...

Perth, Western Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Besra Gold Inc (ASX: BEZ) ("Besra" or the "Company") announces that, following today's Annual General and Special Meeting, the Board of Besra now comprises the following.John Blake, Non-Executive ChairmanDr Blake is an experienced CEO and director of ASX and TSX-listed companies. He is a qualified Surveyor and Mining Engineer. He has managed open-pit and underground mines, with 35 years of experience in Australia, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, ...

Year-end trading on Wall Street follows a familiar pattern, and the same question resurfaces once again: will the Santa Claus rally make an appearance?The stretch between Christmas and the first trading days of January is historically known for the Santa Claus rally, a period when stocks have typically pushed higher amid lighter volumes, tax-driven trades and year-end optimism.It's a pattern that's been debated, dismissed, and rediscovered for decades, yet the numbers keep pulling investors back in.S&P 500' ...

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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced sale (the “Sale Transaction”) of 24,480,000 units (the “Units”) of New Found Gold Corp. (“New Found”) to qualified purchasers for gross proceeds to D ...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced sale (the “Sale Transaction”) of 24,480,000 units (the “Units”) of New Found Gold Corp. (“New Found”) to qualified purchasers for gross proceeds to D ...

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...