Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day, Money of Mine

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Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day

An ex-underground miner, an ex-investment banker, and an ex-equity research guy breaking down the mining news of the day. It's a bit of entertainment, information, and occasionally some alpha.

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<ul><li>Rio Tinto sold 30% of its Winu project to Sumitomo for $400 million, surprising many with the valuation</li><li>Expecting a PFS in 2025 for a 10 million tonne per annum scenario for the Winu project</li><li>The partnership with Sumitomo signifies the rise of Japan and South Korea in the mining industry and may benefit Rio Tinto in terms of capital allocation and project development.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Rio Tinto sold 30% of its Winu project to Sumitomo for $400 million, surprising many with the valuationExpecting a PFS in 2025 for a 10 million tonne per annum scenario for the Winu projectThe partnership with Sumitomo signifies the rise of Japan and South Korea in the mining industry and may benefit Rio Tinto in terms of capital allocation and project development.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>De Beers once had a monopoly in the diamond market, but now the industry is more of an oligopoly with major producers controlling a majority of global supply</li><li>Diamonds are non-fungible assets with a complex pricing dynamic due to various categories and qualities</li><li>Most diamonds are sold via contract, leading to less price volatility but allowing miners to adjust supply based on demand fluctuations</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

De Beers once had a monopoly in the diamond market, but now the industry is more of an oligopoly with major producers controlling a majority of global supplyDiamonds are non-fungible assets with a complex pricing dynamic due to various categories and qualitiesMost diamonds are sold via contract, leading to less price volatility but allowing miners to adjust supply based on demand fluctuationsThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Do diamond miners have a future? (Paul Zimnisky)

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Rio Tinto recommended a price of $5.85 on the US stock and $8.60 on the CDIs, totaling about AU$10 billion or US$6.7 billion, with a 90% premium to the undisturbed price</li><li>The deal is all cash and is expected to close in mid-2025, pending various approvals including shareholder and board approval</li><li>Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium is seen as a countercyclical move, paying for optionality and long-term potential rather than immediate returns, reflecting a shift in their M&amp;A strategy.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Rio Tinto recommended a price of $5.85 on the US stock and $8.60 on the CDIs, totaling about AU$10 billion or US$6.7 billion, with a 90% premium to the undisturbed priceThe deal is all cash and is expected to close in mid-2025, pending various approvals including shareholder and board approvalRio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium is seen as a countercyclical move, paying for optionality and long-term potential rather than immediate returns, reflecting a shift in their M&amp;A strategy.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

What does Rio’s brine bet mean for spod?

<ul><li>Arcadia's share price soared by 47% following news of potential deal with Rio Tinto</li><li>Rio Tinto confirmed talks with Arcadia for a deal worth $4-6 billion, causing speculation and excitement in the market</li><li>Arcadia, with ten operating sites and diverse lithium operations, is a key player in the lithium industry with significant growth potential.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Arcadia's share price soared by 47% following news of potential deal with Rio TintoRio Tinto confirmed talks with Arcadia for a deal worth $4-6 billion, causing speculation and excitement in the marketArcadia, with ten operating sites and diverse lithium operations, is a key player in the lithium industry with significant growth potential.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

A Message to Rio from an Arcadium Shareholder

<ul><li>UEC acquires Rio Tinto's uranium assets in Wyoming, expanding their production capabilities</li><li>UEC aims to ramp up production to 4 million pounds a year in Wyoming, with additional projects in Texas and the Athabasca basin</li><li>UEC's acquisition and future projects position them as a significant player in the uranium market, with a market cap of $2.5 billion USD</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

UEC acquires Rio Tinto's uranium assets in Wyoming, expanding their production capabilitiesUEC aims to ramp up production to 4 million pounds a year in Wyoming, with additional projects in Texas and the Athabasca basinUEC's acquisition and future projects position them as a significant player in the uranium market, with a market cap of $2.5 billion USDThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

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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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