Bayon Financial

Graeme Cunningham

Independent Insight Provider

Bayon Financial provides industry and company analysis focusing on mid and small cap equity research coverage across a range of sectors including mining, financials and telecoms.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The company reported Q2/25 production, with decent growth for iron ore, copper, aluminum and precious metals as expected, and guidance maintained for all divisions</li>
<li>A new CEO announced yesterday, Mr. Simon Trott, is head of Rio’s iron ore segment with  20 years at the company, not indicating any major shake-up of the corporate culture</li>
<li>We remain cautious given potential for a reversal of recent jumps in iron ore and copper, and a weak medium-term outlook for the former, while Rio's valuation remains moderate</li>
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The company reported Q2/25 production, with decent growth for iron ore, copper, aluminum and precious metals as expected, and guidance maintained for all divisions
A new CEO announced yesterday, Mr. Simon Trott, is head of Rio’s iron ore segment with  20 years at the company, not indicating any major shake-up of the corporate culture
We remain cautious given potential for a reversal of recent jumps in iron ore and copper, and a weak medium-term outlook for the former, while Rio's valuation remains moderate


Rio Tinto: Status Quo New CEO and Q2/25 Operations

Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

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<li>Copper strength continues, driven by the Oyu Tolgoi ramp-up and Arcadium integration, with volumes trending toward the higher end of guidance.</li>
<li>Rio Tinto is gradually shifting its portfolio toward copper and lithium to reduce reliance on iron ore and align with energy transition demand.</li>
<li>FY25 guidance remains intact across key commodities, with improved operating momentum and diversified growth positioning the company for a resilient second half.</li>
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Copper strength continues, driven by the Oyu Tolgoi ramp-up and Arcadium integration, with volumes trending toward the higher end of guidance.
Rio Tinto is gradually shifting its portfolio toward copper and lithium to reduce reliance on iron ore and align with energy transition demand.
FY25 guidance remains intact across key commodities, with improved operating momentum and diversified growth positioning the company for a resilient second half.


Rio Tinto Q2 2025 Production Update: Copper Leads, Iron Ore Rebounds

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

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<li>Iron ore prices continue to inch lower as import options for China increase. China accounts for 72% of the seaborne market. </li>
<li>For China, imports from Brazil and Australia account for 82% of its overall number.  South Africa and India are 5% but the other category (13%) is now growing. </li>
<li>Can Imports from other regions, such as <strong>Canada, Ukraine, Africa, Iran, and Peru</strong>, increase? Data shows that it is happening. </li>
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Iron ore prices continue to inch lower as import options for China increase. China accounts for 72% of the seaborne market. 
For China, imports from Brazil and Australia account for 82% of its overall number.  South Africa and India are 5% but the other category (13%) is now growing. 
Can Imports from other regions, such as Canada, Ukraine, Africa, Iran, and Peru, increase? Data shows that it is happening. 


Iron Ore: China Imports From Ukraine, Iran, And Peru Show An Increasing Trend

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<li>Iron ore continued to operate in its band from 95-130 USD/ton over the last few years, with a recent drop from 120 USD/ton to 105 USD/ton on tepid China data.</li>
<li>With incremental news on China's stimulus in the property and infrastructure sectors, we remain confident that iron ore will return to 120 USD/ton in the short term. </li>
<li>We also remain bullish on the 65-62 spread, which has expanded to the teens. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rio-tinto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1" rel="noopener">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vale-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23731:1" rel="noopener">Vale (VALE US)</a>  are good plays on the spread.</li>
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Iron ore continued to operate in its band from 95-130 USD/ton over the last few years, with a recent drop from 120 USD/ton to 105 USD/ton on tepid China data.
With incremental news on China's stimulus in the property and infrastructure sectors, we remain confident that iron ore will return to 120 USD/ton in the short term. 
We also remain bullish on the 65-62 spread, which has expanded to the teens. Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) and Vale (VALE US)  are good plays on the spread.


Iron Ore: Disappointing Data Pushed Price Down to 105, Bounce To 120 On Further Stimulus From China

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<li>Investics Research will initiate coverage of the materials sector in April 2024, starting with iron ore and then gold, coal, and steel in subsequent months (in that order).</li>
<li>The areas of coverage on asset classes will encompass the underlying commodity and the associated equities. </li>
<li>Areas of differentiation would include in-depth coverage of all equities (small/mid and large cap) and actionable tactical ideas on the commodity.</li>
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Investics Research will initiate coverage of the materials sector in April 2024, starting with iron ore and then gold, coal, and steel in subsequent months (in that order).
The areas of coverage on asset classes will encompass the underlying commodity and the associated equities. 
Areas of differentiation would include in-depth coverage of all equities (small/mid and large cap) and actionable tactical ideas on the commodity.


Introduction: Initiation of Coverage in the Materials Sector

Australia

Rio Tinto Limited is an international mining company.  The Company has interests in mining for aluminum, borax, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, lead, silver, tin, uranium, zinc, titanium dioxide feedstock, diamonds, talc and zircon. Dually-listed company with RIO LN.

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Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)

Rio Tinto: Status Quo New CEO and Q2/25 Operations

Rio Tinto announced Q2/25 operational results that were inline with expectations and a new CEO from inside the company, indicating no major shake...

Graeme Cunningham

Rio Tinto Q2 2025 Production Update: Copper Leads, Iron Ore Rebounds

Rio Tinto's copper strength and diversification strategy position the company for resilient growth in the second half of FY25.

Rahul Jain

Iron Ore: China Imports From Ukraine, Iran, And Peru Show An Increasing Trend

We assess the impact of rising exports from geographic destinations other than Australia and Brazil on iron ore, providing data on increases in...

Sameer Taneja

Iron Ore: Disappointing Data Pushed Price Down to 105, Bounce To 120 On Further Stimulus From China

We provide our take on the China data like TSF, auto sales and property that led to the sell-off in iron ore. We provide our rationale for an iron...

Sameer Taneja

Introduction: Initiation of Coverage in the Materials Sector

We provide readers with an introduction to our initiation on commodities. We also provide a rationale as to how our coverage will be comprehensive...

Sameer Taneja

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Rio Tinto: Status Quo New CEO and Q2/25 Operations

Rio Tinto announced Q2/25 operational results that were inline with expectations and a new CEO from inside the company, indicating no major shake...

Graeme Cunningham

Rio Tinto Q2 2025 Production Update: Copper Leads, Iron Ore Rebounds

​Rio Tinto's copper strength and diversification strategy position the company for resilient growth in the second half of FY25.

Rahul Jain

Iron Ore: China Imports From Ukraine, Iran, And Peru Show An Increasing Trend

We assess the impact of rising exports from geographic destinations other than Australia and Brazil on iron ore, providing data on increases in...

Sameer Taneja

Iron Ore: Disappointing Data Pushed Price Down to 105, Bounce To 120 On Further Stimulus From China

We provide our take on the China data like TSF, auto sales and property that led to the sell-off in iron ore. We provide our rationale for an iron...

Sameer Taneja

Introduction: Initiation of Coverage in the Materials Sector

We provide readers with an introduction to our initiation on commodities. We also provide a rationale as to how our coverage will be comprehensive...

Sameer Taneja

Rio Tinto's copper strength and diversification strategy position the company for resilient growth in the second half of FY25.