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Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner. Iron ore is the dominant commodity, with significantly lesser contributions from copper, aluminum, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals. The 1995 merger of RTZ and CRA, via a dual-listed structure, created the present-day company. The two operate as a single business entity, with shareholders in each company having equivalent economic and voting rights. Major assets included the Pilbara iron ore operations, a 30% stake in the Escondida copper mine, 66%-ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia, the Weipa and Gove bauxite mines in Australia, and six hydro-powered aluminum smelters in Canada.

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The Mexican Ministry of Finance (SHCP) has proposed raising mining royalties in the 2025 federal budget bill. The proposal suggests increasing two key taxes on mining activities, which is at a risk to the sector and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mexico" rel="noreferrer noopener">the country's economy</a>.
What Happened? The SHCP plans to raise the special tax on mining profits from 7.5% to 8.5% and the extraordinary tax on revenues from the sale of gold, silver, and platinum from 0.5% to 1%. The Ministry justifies the hike by citing rising global metal prices and the nature of those assets.
"Considering that minerals and substances from the subsoil are non-renewable public domain assets, it is proposed to increase the special and extraordinary rights on mining," the SHCP stated in the bill <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/mexican-govt-proposes-raising-taxes-on-mining-companies" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> bnamericas. The Ministry projects that the additional revenues will be allocated to government programs and projects, though specific details were not disclosed.
In 2021, an International Monetary Fund<a target="_blank" href="https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WP/2021/English/wpiea2021245-print-pdf.ashx" rel="noreferrer noopener"> working paper</a> by Alpha Shah explored Mexico's mining tax regime, concluding it was less burdensome than in many comparable nations. Shah's findings pointed out that there is room to increase the overall tax burden on mining while still maintaining competitiveness. The paper suggested a balanced redesign to boost the government's share of resource rents while ensuring the sector remains an attractive investment destination.
Why It Matters? Mining is important to Mexico's economy, contributing 2.5% to GDP and supporting 400,000 direct jobs. The country is the world's leading silver producer and a major supplier of gold and copper. However, with increasing global competition, Mexico could struggle to attract new investments under a higher tax regime.
The country needs significant investment to bolster its mining sector, which has already seen declining fiscal contributions. These contributions fell 32% in 2023, further underlining the need for a balanced approach to taxation. Furthermore, bnamericas noted that industry experts warned the proposed increases could discourage nearly $7 billion in mining investments by 2025, particularly as companies face other challenges, such as reduced concession terms and stricter water-use permits.
While the proposed taxes aim to capture more value from the mining sector, they may also reduce Mexico's appeal compared to peers like Chile, Peru, and Canada. These countries offer competitive tax regimes and have become increasingly attractive destinations for mining investment.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Rio Tinto. Our analysis of options history for Rio Tinto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $281,808, and 3 were calls, valued at $141,460.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $70.0 for Rio Tinto, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Rio Tinto stands at 486.11, with a total volume reaching 963.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Rio Tinto, situated within the strike price corridor from $55.0 to $70.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Rio Tinto Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731955527_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>RIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$103.6K</td>
<td>950</td>
<td align="right">259</td>
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<td>RIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$87.2K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td align="right">178</td>
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<td>RIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>59</td>
<td align="right">178</td>
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<td>RIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.18</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
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<td>RIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>202</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
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<h3>About Rio Tinto</h3>
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner. Iron ore is the dominant commodity, with significantly lesser contributions from copper, aluminum, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals. The 1995 merger of RTZ and CRA, via a dual-listed structure, created the present-day company. The two operate as a single business entity, with shareholders in each company having equivalent economic and voting rights. Major assets included the Pilbara iron ore operations, a 30% stake in the Escondida copper mine, 66%-ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia, the Weipa and Gove bauxite mines in Australia, and six hydro-powered aluminum smelters in Canada.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Rio Tinto, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Rio Tinto Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,323,138, the RIO's price is up by 1.74%, now at $62.04. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 93 days.</li>
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Iron ore prices could remain subdued in the near future. Citi analysts see them hovering around $85 per ton by 2026, owing to incremental new supplies, rising inventories, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">weak Chinese demand</a>.
&#8220;Not only has China's recent stimulus package fallen short of investor expectations, but the weekend's fresh disappointments from the inflation report and FDI data have also reinforced the view that China is still far from stabilizing its beleaguered economy,&#8221; said Hebe Chen, market analyst at IG, <a href="https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/mining/economic-tsunami-threatening-to-overwhelm-australia-after-donald-trumps-election-win/news-story/902d416fb5180b09ef457716eb39e6a7">per</a> News.com.au.
The property sector remains a significant drag on demand, with real estate investments falling by 10.1% year-on-year and new construction starts contracting by 22.2% over the same period. These challenges, coupled with growing iron ore inventories at Chinese ports — up 31% this year to nearly 150 million tons — paint the impact of a supply-demand imbalance pressuring prices. In 2025, BMI research sees iron ore averaging $100 per ton.
Geopolitical factors weigh the sentiment as Donald Trump's upcoming second term raises trade tensions. Analysts warn that rekindled tariffs could further dampen Chinese steel demand, creating additional headwinds for iron ore.
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Finding itself between a rock and a hard place, as an important U.S. ally whose largest trading partner is China, uncertainty is pressuring the Australian mining sector. BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>) stock is down 20% year-to-date despite a strong recovery in September, as the market showed limited confidence in Beijing's ability to address those issues effectively.
Still, major iron ore producers, including BHP, Rio Tinto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>), Vale (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>), and Fortescue (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSUMF#OTC">FSUMF</a>), have maintained strong production levels. 
BHP achieved a record output of 260 million tons in the fiscal year ending June 2024, with guidance of 255 to 265 million tons for 2025. Rio Tinto shipped 332 million tons in 2023, projecting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41353474/rio-tinto-disappoints-on-q3-production-sets-positive-tone-about-organic-growth">323 to 338 million</a> tons in 2024. Vale increased its guidance to 323–330 million tons for 2024, while Fortescue shipped 191.6 million tons in the 2024 fiscal year and expects similar levels this year.
Simandou, the long-delayed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36544368/mining-milestone-rio-tinto-to-launch-worlds-largest-project-in-guineas-simandou-mountains">Guinean iron ore project</a>, is also expected to come online soon, adding significant new supply. Furthermore, global trends toward low-carbon steel production are reducing demand for high-grade iron ore, particularly in regions like the EU, where initiatives such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are accelerating the shift to greener methods.
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A new 13F filing from Viking Fund Management reveals which companies the fund bought and sold in the third quarter, including exiting some oil companies ahead of the 2024 election.
Third Quarter Exits: Viking Fund Management sold out of eight stocks completely in the third quarter, including positions in some of the largest oil companies.
Here are the positions exited, as <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000116906924000080/compare/000116906924000006">reported </a>by 13finfo:
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<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</li>
<li>Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>)</li>
<li>SM Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>)</li>
<li>Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>)</li>
<li>Sanofi SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NYSE">SNY</a>)</li>
<li>Cactus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>)</li>
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Third Quarter New Positions: The following were the new stocks added to the fund in the third quarter, ranked in size by the dollar value at the end of the quarter.
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<li>Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>)</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>)</li>
<li>HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>)</li>
<li>Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>)</li>
<li>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</li>
<li>Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>)</li>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>)</li>
<li>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</li>
<li>Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</li>
<li>Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>)</li>
<li>Nutrien (NTR.TO – Canada)</li>
</ul>
 Big Moves: The fund made several changes to its existing positions alongside the new positions and exited positions.
Here are the biggest additions in the quarter to existing stakes:
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<li>Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>): +16,900%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +882%</li>
<li>LyondellBassell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): +400%</li>
<li>Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>): +386%</li>
<li>Dow Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): +200%</li>
</ul>
Here are the biggest position cuts during the quarter to existing stakes:
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<li>Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): -60%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -50%</li>
<li>Haliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>): -40%</li>
<li>ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): -36%</li>
<li>Ovintiv (OVV.TO – Canada): -33%</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: At the end of the quarter, these are the fund's largest positions ranked by dollar value and the percentage they make up of the fund:
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<li>Broadcom: $27.96 million, 4.5%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): $24.88 million, 4.0%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): $22.65 million, 3.7%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): $16.27 million, 2.6%</li>
<li>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): $14.24 million, 2.3%</li>
</ul>
The fund added significantly to its position in Broadcom, which remains the largest holding.
The quarter saw the sale of several oil stocks, but the fund opened new positions in several energy names in the quarter.
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Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) has surged over 40% in the past month, 266% YTD, propelled by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40250122/microsoft-palantir-shares-rise-as-tech-titans-ink-deal-to-deploy-ai-tools-for-us-government-agencies">series of high-profile partnerships</a> with industry giants like Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>).
The data analytics and AI powerhouse has set a new 52-week high at $63.39, with investors riding the wave of excitement as Palantir&#8217;s collaborations continue to expand its footprint across the mining, defense, and cloud computing sectors.
But with a staggering 300x earnings valuation, Wall Street analysts remain cautious, warning of a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">37%</a> downside, with a price target around $38.67.
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The latest rally, though impressive, has led PLTR stock into overbought territory, with an RSI of 84.62 signaling potential for a pullback.
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PLTR stock&#8217;s 40% surge the past month isn't just momentum—it's backed by strategic partnerships. Last week, Palantir renewed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41936392/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-after-renewing-collaboration-with-rio-tinto">multi-year deal with Rio Tinto,</a> extending the mining giant's access to its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) for another four years.
This adds to Palantir's arsenal of strategic alliances, including collaborations with Microsoft and Amazon, where Palantir&#8217;s AI tools are being integrated into Microsoft's Azure for U.S. defense needs and Amazon Web Services for government AI applications.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLTR Stock Chart Strongly Bullish, But Valuation Is Lofty</h2>
Meanwhile, PLTR stock is on fire, trading well above its key moving averages, which keeps the bulls in play. Yet, with a P/E ratio around 300x, analysts are questioning the sustainability of this AI-fueled growth.
Investors might want to enjoy the ride but keep their eyes on the potential for a pullback as Palantir's next moves unfold.
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The new solar plant will be located next to Kennecott's existing 5MW solar plant, which was completed in 2023. Together, the two solar plants will reduce Kennecott's Scope 2 emissions by approximately 6%, or 21,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. This is equivalent to removing around 5,000 gas-powered passenger cars from the road.
Construction of the 25MW solar plant is expected to be completed next year and create short-term employment opportunities for up to 100 laborers, as well as a small number of long-term operations and maintenance roles. Bechtel Corporation will design and manage construction of the plant.
Kennecott, which already has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the U.S., has reduced its carbon footprint more than 80% since 2018 through initiatives such as closing its coal-powered power plant, building a 5MW solar farm, transitioning the mining fleet to renewable diesel, and using battery electric vehicles in underground mining.
Rio Tinto Kennecott Managing Director Nate Foster said: "Expanding our solar farm is the latest step in our journey to reduce our carbon footprint. Together with other measures we've taken, such as closing a coal-fired power plant, deploying battery electric vehicles underground, and our recent transition to renewable diesel, we have reduced our emissions by millions of tons over the past few years.

Rio Tinto Has Approved Construction Of A New 25-Megawatt Solar Plant At Its Kennecott Copper Operation In Utah, Bringing The Mine's Total Solar Capacity To 30MW

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are trading relatively flat in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session on Wednesday.</a>
The company announced today that it renewed its multi-year enterprise agreement with the mining giant Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>), extending the partnership <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41933059/palantir-and-rio-tinto-renew-enterprise-contract-and-extend-access-to-palantirs-ai-platform" rel="noreferrer noopener">for an additional four years</a>.
This agreement ensures Rio Tinto&#8217;s continued access to Palantir&#8217;s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), further enhancing the company&#8217;s operational efficiency and AI capabilities.
As an early adopter of Palantir Foundry, Rio Tinto has already built a robust digital twin, or &#8220;Ontology,&#8221; which serves as a unified data model for critical operations.
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The Ontology enables Rio Tinto to leverage AIP to rapidly develop, test, and deploy AI-driven solutions, addressing challenges in areas like plant operations, geotechnical risk management, and the coordination of unmanned trains.
&#8220;The Foundry Ontology has made our structured data accessible, and AIP is doing the same for our unstructured data while enabling us to attack with pace problems previously deemed too complex,&#8221;&nbsp;said Bold Bataar, Rio Tinto&#8217;s Chief Commercial Officer.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, RIO stock has lost over 6% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLX#NYSE">SLX</a>) and&nbsp;Gabelli ETFs Trust Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GABF#NYSE">GABF</a>) and VanEck Natural Resources ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAP#NYSE">HAP</a>).
For instance, in Western Australia&#8217;s Pilbara region, Foundry integrates real-time data from hundreds of systems, allowing operators to optimize the routing of 53 driverless trains transporting iron ore. This has led to improved safety and throughput on the rail network.
Meanwhile, in Mongolia&#8217;s Oyu Tolgoi mine, the Ontology provides dynamic risk management for one of the world&#8217;s most challenging mining environments.
Palantir&#8217;s AIP will enhance Rio Tinto&#8217;s ability to manage complex workflows and accelerate innovation across its operations. Both companies expect the AI platform to drive continued improvements in performance, safety, and decision-making in Rio Tinto&#8217;s high-stakes environments.
Ted Mabrey, Palantir&#8217;s Head of Commercial, highlighted the potential of AIP to address Rio Tinto&#8217;s most pressing challenges, including risk identification and asset management, ensuring safe and efficient AI deployment.
PLTR stock has gained over 200% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading higher by 1.02% to $60.46 premarket at last check Wednesday, whie RIO shares are trading lower by 0.46% to $60.92.
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Palantir Technologies Renewed Its Multi-year Enterprise Agreement With The Rio Tinto Group For An Additional 4 Years And Secures Rio Tinto's Ongoing Access To The Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform

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Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States.
Kennecott's fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machinery equipment at the mine, concentrator, smelter, refinery and tailings are now all fueled by renewable diesel1 sourced in the United States. This is expected to reduce the mine's Scope 1 emissions by 450,000 tonnes, equal to eliminating the annual emissions of 107,000 cars. In addition, the switch to renewable diesel reduces PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns) emissions at the tailpipes of our haul truck fleet by 40%, a reduction equivalent to approximately 2.3 billion miles of light vehicle travel annually.
Kennecott has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States, thanks to recent initiatives such as the closure of a coal-fired power plant, installation of a 5-megawatt solar farm, deployment of battery electric vehicles underground, and the transition to renewable diesel. The operation's overall carbon footprint has now been reduced by more than 80% from 2018 levels.

Rio Tinto Has Completed The Transition From Conventional To Renewable Diesel For All Heavy Mining Equipment At Its Kennecott Copper Mine In Utah

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<li>McEwen Copper previously announced a non-brokered private placement financing of up to&nbsp;2,333,333&nbsp;common shares&nbsp;at a subscription price of&nbsp;US$30.00&nbsp;per common share, for gross proceeds of up to&nbsp;US$70 million&nbsp;(the "Offering"). The first tranche of the Offering was led by a $14 million investment by McEwen Mining and a $5 million investment by Rob McEwen.</li>
<li>In this second tranche of the Offering, Nuton (a Rio Tinto Venture) has purchased an additional 1,166,666 common shares of McEwen Copper for $35 million and two other investors have acquired 66,669 common shares for $2 million. Following the closing of this second tranche of the Offering, McEwen Copper has raised a total of $56 million.</li>
<li>Nuton now owns 17.2% of McEwen Copper on a fully diluted basis. Following these share issuances, McEwen Copper will have 32,804,284 common shares outstanding, giving it a post-money market value of $984 million, and its shareholders are: McEwen Mining Inc. 46.4%, Stellantis 18.3%, Nuton 17.2%, Rob McEwen 12.7%, Victor Smorgon Group 3.0%, and other shareholders 2.0%.</li>
<li>Proceeds from the Offering will be used to advance ongoing work on the feasibility study for the Los Azules copper project, which is scheduled for publication in the first half of 2025.</li>
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McEwen Copper Inc., A Subsidiary Of McEwen Mining Announced The Closing Of An Additional $35M Investment By Nuton, A Rio Tinto Venture

In a recent study, researchers have suggested that Arkansas could potentially hold a significant amount of lithium, a crucial component for electric car batteries and other high-tech products.
What Happened: The researchers, in a study published in the journal Science Advances, have estimated that there could be between 5.1 to 19 million tons of lithium in the Smackover Formation brines in southern Arkansas, <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4945872-arkansas-19-million-tons-lithium-battery-power/">reported</a> The Hill. This amount could potentially make up 35 to 136% of the current U.S. lithium resource estimate.
The researchers used a machine-learning model trained on published and newly collected brine lithium concentration data to create a map of predicted lithium concentrations in Smackover Formation brines across southern Arkansas.
Lithium ETFs offer a way to diversify your investments across multiple companies poised to benefit from the growing demand for lithium. 
Some of the top lithium ETFs to consider include the Global X Lithium &amp; Battery Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIT#NYSE">LIT</a>), Amplify Lithium and Battery Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BATT#NYSE">BATT</a>), First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (NASDAQGM:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCLN#NASDAQGM">QCLN</a>), iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>), and the VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REMX#NYSE">REMX</a>).
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Why It Matters: Automakers and tech companies are scrambling to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41360023/lithium-americas-shares-surge-as-gm-commits-625m-to-thacker-pass-project">secure their lithium supplies</a>, with some even investing in mining projects, such as General Motors&#8216; joint venture with Lithium Americas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAC#NYSE">LAC</a>) for the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the Serbian parliament&#8217;s decision <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41289306/serbian-parliament-doesnt-pass-lithium-ban-keeps-rio-tintos-major-project-alive">not to ban lithium exploration and exploitation</a> has kept Rio Tinto&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) major Jadar project alive. 
In January, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) revealed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/02/37188987/interesting-elon-musk-captivated-by-microsofts-70-lithium-reduced-battery-innovation">collaboration with a U.S. national laboratory</a> to create an innovative battery material that decreases lithium consumption by 70%, attracting interest from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk.
Moreover, in July 2022 Musk tweeted that &#8220;lithium batteries are the new oil,&#8221; responding to Craft Ventures co-founder David Sacks&#8216; comments about the importance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/22/07/28056987/elon-musk-says-this-battery-metal-is-the-new-oil-but-should-the-vehicle-connoisseur-take-his">energy independence amid oil challenges</a> from Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine. 
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The leading global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) has missed analysts' estimates, scoring weaker-than-expected third-quarter production across the board. Despite this short-term weakness, the company's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41246302/major-tesla-supplier-arcadium-lithium-jumps-over-30-in-pre-market-after-rio-tinto-acquires-company-f" rel="noreferrer noopener">$6.7b acquisition of </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41246302/major-tesla-supplier-arcadium-lithium-jumps-over-30-in-pre-market-after-rio-tinto-acquires-company-f" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arcadium Lithium</a> is unlikely to meet criticism, given the long-term potential and cyclicality of that market.
Rio Tinto increased Pilbara's production by 1%, reaching 84.1 million tons of iron ore, as productivity gains helped offset ore depletion. However, Goldman Sachs' analysts expected 86.2.
The firm has maintained its full-year shipping guidance between 323 and 338 million tons, but cash cost units could rise with forecasts in the upper range of $21.75 to $23.50 per ton, citing inflationary pressures.
"We continue to strengthen our operations, with the roll-out of the Safe Production System delivering consistent production at our Pilbara iron ore business," <a target="_blank" href="https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2024/rio-tinto-releases-third-quarter-production-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> CEO Jakob Stausholm,
Copper production took a slight hit, with mined copper down by 1% to 168,000 tons in Q3. This decline was largely due to the highwall movement at the Kennecott mine in Utah, which restricted access to the main ore face and required the use of lower-grade stockpile ore.
Rio Tinto expects this disruption to impact mined copper production by approximately 50,000 tons in 2024. The company has revised its mine plan to address this challenge, but the highwall movement could affect output through 2025 and 2026.
On the bright side, the company is making progress regarding organic growth. The first lithium production from the Rincon plant in Argentina is expected in the coming months.
Meanwhile, in Guinea, the Simfer iron ore mine is on track to begin operations next year. It will have a capacity of 60 million tons per year, of which Rio Tinto will contribute 27 million tons share.
Additionally, copper production ramp-up continues at the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia, where higher copper grades are expected to boost output.
Stausholm also highlighted the company's continued focus on expansion into critical and battery metals.
"The acquisition of Arcadium Lithium brings a world-class lithium business alongside our leading aluminum and copper operations," he noted. "This is aligned with our strategy and increases our exposure to a high-growth, attractive market."
Despite its 90% premium to share price, the Arcadium acquisition is deemed a solid move given the company's scope of operations, assets potential, and a significant plunge in lithium prices. It is expected to close in mid-2025, propelling Rio Tinto to a top global lithium producer.
Price Action: Rio Tinto's shares are trading 0.27% lower to $66.29 in the premarket session at the last check on Wednesday.
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<li>In the Pilbara, it produced 84.1 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 71.0 million tonnes) in the&nbsp;third quarter,&nbsp;1%&nbsp;higher than the corresponding period of 2023. Productivity gains continue to offset ore depletion. Shipments of 84.5 million tonnes (Rio Tinto share 72.5 million tonnes) were also&nbsp;1%&nbsp;higher than the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2023.</li>
<li>Bauxite production of 15.1 million tonnes was&nbsp;8%&nbsp;higher than the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2023.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Aluminium production of 0.8 million tonnes was&nbsp;2%&nbsp;lower than the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2023.</li>
<li>Mined copper production of 168 thousand tonnes (consolidated basis) was&nbsp;1%&nbsp;lower than the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2023.</li>
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Rio Tinto Says Long-Term Pathway To Deliver Profitable Growth And Create Shareholder Value Remains Clear; Reports Q3 Production Results

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UEC#NYSE">UEC</a>) is going higher. &#8220;UEC's the real deal…We need more uranium. I think it's a great <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40983348/uranium-energy-strikes-175m-deal-to-acquire-rio-tintos-wyoming-assets">situation,&#8221; he added.</a>
On Sept. 23, Uranium Energy disclosed a deal to fully acquire Rio Tinto Plc‘s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) Wyoming assets for a purchase price of $175 million. As per the deal, the buyout includes the fully licensed Sweetwater Plant and a portfolio of uranium mining projects with around 175 million pounds of historic resources.
When asked about Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), he said, &#8220;Doesn't hold a candle to Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).&#8221;
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), last week, wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission's chair, Lina Khan, urging the department to investigate Novo Nordisk&#8217;s proposed $16.5 billion acquisition of contract development and manufacturing organization Catalent Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTLT#NYSE">CTLT</a>) thoroughly, amid growing concerns about potential antitrust violations. Critics argue that this merger could increase Novo Nordisk's control over producing vital GLP-1 receptor agonists, drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity. This could potentially drive up <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41277809/ftc-faces-pressure-to-block-novo-nordisk-catalent-merger-over-antitrust-fears">prices and limit competition</a>.
Cramer recommended staying away from Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>).
On Monday, BofA Securities analyst Chase Mulvehill maintained Halliburton with a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $38.
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<li>Uranium Energy shares gained 0.7% to close at $7.14.</li>
<li>Halliburton shares fell 0.8% to close at $30.58 on Monday.</li>
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Selling the news is a common trading strategy in which traders buy a stock in anticipation of expected news, then sell once the event occurs. It&#39;s a short-term strategy based on the psychology that the unknown is frequently better or worse than the known. Once traders have time to interpret the news, they find that it won&#39;t mean much for the long-term outlook for the stock.&nbsp;
But sometimes news happens unexpectedly. In this case, traders may buy a stock after the news is announced. But in many cases, these still turn out to be sell-the-news events. Although many long-term investors don&#39;t concern themselves too much with short-term news, they can still use this strategy to take some short-term profits if a stock becomes overbought.&nbsp;
This week, investors received news about three stocks that moved each stock higher in the immediate aftermath. However, 24 hours later, it&#39;s a good time for traders to examine the stocks and decide whether to buy the rally or take some profits. &nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>Activist Investor Starboard Acquires $1 Billion Stake in Pfizer </h2>
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pfe#NYSE">PFE</a>) stock jumped over 4% on Monday, October 7, on the news that Starboard Value, an activist investor, had accumulated a $1 billion stake in the company. That&#39;s not newsworthy by itself, but the company plans to use its stake to force some changes at the pharmaceutical company.
At issue is the company&#39;s post-COVID-19 strategy, which has involved growth through acquisition. Under current chief executive officer (CEO) Albert Bourla, Pfizer has spent $70 billion in M&amp;A (mergers and acquisitions) since 2020. Many of these investments have not delivered an impressive return.&nbsp;
Starboard, which is enlisting the support of two former Pfizer executives, wants the company to return to a business model that emphasizes a disciplined financial posture and focuses on investing in novel drugs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It&#39;s important to note that short interest in Pfizer stock was up 14.4% in the last 30 days. That means some of the spikes could be due to short covering. After the initial spike, Pfizer&#39;s stock returned about 0.5%. Despite the recent move, PFE stock has still been down 12.3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;
<h2>Arcadium Lithium Could Become an Acquisition Target&nbsp;</h2>
The catalyst for the move in Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/altm#NYSE">ALTM</a>) comes on the news that the Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rio#NYSE">RIO</a>) has made a non-binding offer to acquire the lithium miner. ALTM stock is up more than 50% in the 48 hours since the news broke making it one of the leading performers among basic materials stocks.
Rio Tinto is already the world&#39;s second-largest mining company. It has been taking steps to increase its lithium production, including potentially building Europe&#39;s biggest lithium mine in Serbia. However, with those plans stalled, the company could be turning to growth through acquisition strategy. &nbsp;
Lithium is a core component needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, smartphones, and other electronic devices. Demand stalled in 2024 but is expected to remain strong for the rest of the decade. &nbsp;
Investors should note that the announcement did not include financial specifics. Because the offer is non-binding, it&#39;s difficult to speculate on Rio Tinto&#39;s degree of interest. That&#39;s not discouraging investors in the short term; analysts were already bullish on ALTM stock before the announcement. &nbsp;
<h2>Netflix Stock Remains Resilient in the Face of Downgrades&nbsp;</h2>
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While maintaining a price target of $550 for NFLX stock, Barclay&#39;s lowered the company&#39;s ratings from Equal Weight to Underweight. That&#39;s the equivalent of a Sell rating. &nbsp;
The concern is over the streaming giant&#39;s valuation. Netflix currently trades at 49.9x earnings and 37.7x forward earnings. Netflix has faced this question before. At levels like this, it has to prove that it can grow earnings on a path that&#39;s consistent with that multiple.
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The Serbian parliament didn't accept the opposition's proposal to modify the country's mining law to ban the exploration and exploitation of lithium and boron. Such a decision would have ended Rio Tinto's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/06/39357247/rio-tinto-to-initiate-largest-european-lithium-project-by-2028" rel="noreferrer noopener">multi-billion dollar </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/06/39357247/rio-tinto-to-initiate-largest-european-lithium-project-by-2028" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jadar</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/06/39357247/rio-tinto-to-initiate-largest-european-lithium-project-by-2028" rel="noreferrer noopener"> project</a>.
After a four-day discussion, the 214 members voted as follows: 84 voted yes, 128 voted no, two didn't vote.
"Forbidding exploration and exploitation of lithium and other mineral goods would create ripple effects, not only in Serbian economy but in its geopolitical positioning, "said Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/skupstina-srbije-rasprava-litijum/33153519.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> Slobodna Evropa's report.
The Jadar deposit, discovered in 2004, is one of the largest lithium deposits in the world. According to estimates, it contains 118 million tons of ore grading 1.8% lithium oxide in mineral form.
However, its unique mineral form also creates issues for extraction technology, making the latest direct lithium extraction (DLE) advancements inapplicable.
Faced with large environmental protests, the government revoked licenses in January 2022 before reinstating them earlier this year. Still, environmentalists' backlash remains despite Rio Tinto's guarantees that the project will be subject to stringent environmental requirements and compliant with Serbian and EU regulations.
Even if everything goes right, mines take time to develop, and it is unlikely Rio Tinto will start production in Serbia before 2028. Thus, its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41250060/arcadium-lithium-stock-is-soaring-wednesday-whats-behind-the-move" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest acquisition</a> of Arcadium (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) makes sense.
Arcadium has a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2024/rio-tinto-to-acquire-arcadium-lithium" rel="noreferrer noopener">global operation</a> spanning five continents. It has lithium assets in Australia and Argentina, alongside downstream conversion assets in the U.S., China, Japan, and the U.K.
Geographical diversity aligns with Rio Tinto's global orientation, giving it a presence in Argentina—a rapidly growing lithium market—while also strengthening its domestic assets. Furthermore, with Rio Tinto's technical expertise, Arcadium's 75,000-ton production capacity could grow as much as 130% by 2028.
Meanwhile, initial production estimates placed Serbia's Jadar at 58,000 tons. Thus, a 90% premium to market cap with $6.7 billion in cash for Ardacium's assets and technology seemed like a good bet, especially given its enterprise value of $10.6 billion at the time of its creation and the lithium's current price, which is over 80% off its 2022 highs.
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See-sawing mood persists on Wall Street as the index futures point to a marginally lower start on Wednesday after the tech-led rebound witnessed in the previous session. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is advancing in premarket and the rest of the big techs were just about higher. Commodities are weakening and bond yields are easing. Federal Reserve&#8217;s September rate-setting meeting minutes, speeches by Fed officials and developments around Hurricane Milton&#8217;s landfall in Florida could be on traders&#8217; radar.
Some may choose to move to the sidelines ahead of Thursday&#8217;s consumer price inflation report which is expected to show a further easing in pricing pressure. Some key earnings reports are also expected to drop over the next two sessions, which is likely to give early indications regarding how this reporting season will pan out.
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged down 0.04% to $572.93 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) moved down 0.209% to $488.85, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
IT, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks fueled a strong rally on Wall Street on Tuesday even as energy stocks served as drags. The gains came despite the threat of Hurricane Milton looming large. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose over 4% after contracts electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) issued positive commentary about the demand for the former&#8217;s Blackwell GB200 chips. The positive sentiment rubbed off on other AI-levered tech stocks as well.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 hovered in positive territory throughout the session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced volatility before closing modestly higher. 
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Insights From Analysts:
The current bull market started on Oct. 12, 2022, and as its second anniversary nears, a strategist suggested there be could many more years of gains. Carson Group&#8217;s Chief Markey Strategist Ryan Detrick said the S&amp;P 500 Index is up 61% so far in this bull market. On average, a bull market lasts about 5.5 years and the average gain clocked is 181%.
The strategist said the bull market may not end soon. Sharing a graphic showing performances of the index during the previous bull markets, he said, &#8220;Many more years of gains would be perfectly normal.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is about to turn two. Stocks are up 61% during this bull market, compared with the avg bull market lasting 5.5 years and gaining 181%. Yes, it &#39;could&#39; end soon, but we don&#39;t think it will. In fact, this shows many more years of gains would be perfectly normal. <a href="https://t.co/sbPROOIrTg">pic.twitter.com/sbPROOIrTg</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1843649022126690442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Fed speakers lined up for the day include:
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael&nbsp;Bostic: 8 a.m. EDT, 12:45 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>Dallas Fed President Lorie&nbsp;Logan: 9:15 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee: 10:30 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson: 12:30 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>Boston Fed President Susan Collins: 5 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>San Francisco Fed President Mary&nbsp;Daly: 6 p.m. EDT</li>
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<li>The Commerce Department is due to release wholesale inventories report for August at 10 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect wholesale inventories to rise 0.2% month-over-month, the same pace as in July.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration is scheduled to release its customary weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is set to auction 10-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Federal Open Market Committee will release the minutes of its September rate-setting meeting at 2 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is due to report its quarterly results before the market opens, while Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) and AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will announce their results after the market close.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) climbed over 7% after the company announced a new portfolio of fabric switches meant for demanding AI workloads in accelerated computing platforms deployed at cloud-scale.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) rose over 3% on a positive analyst action.</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) slipped over 1% after the company said talks with union members weren&#8217;t going smoothly. Following the strike, S&amp;P placed  Boeing&#8217;s rating on CreditWatch as negative.</li>
<li>Australian miner Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) soared more than 30% after the company announced an agreement to be acquired by Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>).</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
 Crude oil futures traded modestly lower following Tuesday&#8217;s sharp retreat and gold futures were little changed. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was down less than a percent at a little over $62K. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was down 1.9 points to 4.016%.
The Asian stocks had another mixed outing on Wednesday, with China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slumping 6.62% and Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index falling 1.38%. The lack of any further announcements concerning additional stimulus weighed down on these two markets. On the other hand, the Japanese market advanced. The South Korean market was closed for a public holiday.
The European markets were firmer in early trading on Wednesday. 
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Rio Tinto PLC ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) in an all-cash deal valued at $6.7 billion.
What Happened: As per the press release on Wednesday, the acquisition price of $5.85 per share represents a 90% premium over Arcadium&#8217;s closing price on Oct. 4.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, at the time of writing, Arcadium was up by 29.48% in pre-market since its Tuesday close while Rio was trading 1.16% lower than its previous day&#8217;s closing price.
The transaction will integrate Arcadium&#8217;s lithium operations into Rio Tinto&#8217;s portfolio, positioning the company as a leader in energy transition commodities. Arcadium, a vertically integrated lithium chemicals producer, boasts a production capacity of 75,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent annually, with plans to double by 2028.
This acquisition comes at a time when Rio Tinto is in heated debates with the Serbian government on a proposal to ban lithium and borate mining, a move that could impact Rio Tinto&#8217;s significant mining project in the country&#8217;s western region.
As per Reuters on Monday, Serbia reinstated Rio Tinto&#8217;s license in July to develop what is poised to be Europe&#8217;s largest lithium mine, reversing a previous government decision influenced by environmental protests.
The Jadar lithium project, valued at $2.4 billion, is expected to fulfill 90% of Europe&#8217;s current lithium demand, potentially establishing Rio Tinto as a key player in the global lithium market.
Rio Tinto&#8217;s CEO, Jakob Stausholm, emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition, stating it aligns with the company&#8217;s long-term goals and enhances its capabilities in lithium production. Arcadium&#8217;s CEO, Paul Graves, expressed confidence in the deal, highlighting its potential to accelerate Arcadium&#8217;s growth strategy.
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The acquisition, approved by both companies&#8217; boards, is expected to close by mid-2025, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. This strategic move comes as Rio Tinto aims to capitalize on the growing demand for lithium, driven by the global energy transition.
Why It Matters: The acquisition of Arcadium Lithium marks a significant step for Rio Tinto in its ambition to become a major player in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/10/41203850/rio-tinto-confirms-interest-in-arcadium-lithium-shares-surge">global lithium market.</a> Earlier in October, Rio Tinto confirmed its interest in acquiring Arcadium, a key supplier for Tesla Inc., which caused Arcadium&#8217;s shares to surge. This acquisition positions Rio Tinto as one of the largest lithium producers worldwide, trailing only behind industry giants like Albemarle Corp and SQM.
In June, Rio Tinto announced plans to initiate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/06/39357247/rio-tinto-to-initiate-largest-european-lithium-project-by-2028">Europe&#8217;s largest lithium project</a> by 2028 in Serbia. The Jadar project, which has been on hold since 2022, is set to produce 58,000 tons of refined battery-grade lithium carbonate annually. This project is expected to supply 17% of Europe&#8217;s electric vehicle production needs, underscoring Rio Tinto&#8217;s strategic focus on the lithium market.
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