Rio Tinto (ADR)

We maintain a neutral rating on BHP Group due to balanced risk-reward, materialized Samarco settlement risks, and preference for Rio Tinto's cheaper valuation and organic growth. BHP's H1 2025 results showed a $2 billion sales decline, an 11% drop in EBITDA, and unchanged production guidance despite strong operational performance and lower unit costs. BHP's net debt is expected to rise to $15 billion, and its dividend payout will be trimmed by 50%. This is due to CAPEX plans and settlement costs.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) shares slipped 1.5% overnight after the miner reported its lowest full-year earnings in five years and pushed back against calls to consolidate its dual-listed structure in Sydney. The company posted underlying earnings of $10.87 billion for 2024, down from $11.76 billion the previous year and slightly below analyst forecasts.» Mehr auf proactiveinvestors.co.uk

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto today announces a number of Board changes. Rio Tinto Chair Dominic Barton said: “As we reported last year, the size of the Board peaked at 14 Directors as we retained the expertise and experience of our longer-serving Directors during a transitional period as newer Directors familiarise themselves with the Group. That transitional phase is now largely concluded so we will make the following changes to the Board during 2025. “At the conclusion of the Rio Tinto.» Mehr auf businesswire.com