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Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) share price today, 21 November 2025: stock slides on alumina cuts and green steel shake‑up

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) share price today, 21 November 2025: stock slides on alumina cuts and green steel shake‑up

Rio Tinto shares fell nearly 3% to A$128–129 on Friday, 21 November 2025, after news of alumina output cuts at Yarwun and a shift in green steel strategy. The stock remains about 12% higher year to date but trades 5% below its 52-week high. Investors cited concerns over bulk commodity demand and company-specific developments. Volume on Thursday topped 1.1 million shares.
Rio Tinto share price: what to know before London opens on 17 November 2025 (RIO, LSE)

Rio Tinto Share Price Today, 20 November 2025: LSE:RIO Edges Higher as Green Iron Push and Simandou Project Support Outlook

Rio Tinto’s London shares rose about 0.6% to 5,340–5,345p on Thursday, trading near the upper end of their 52-week range. The move followed news on “green iron” technology and a major Guinea iron-ore update. Market capitalization stood near £67–68 billion. The company’s US ADR traded at $69.40, down slightly in early New York trading.
20 November 2025
Glencore (LON: GLEN) share price today, 11 Nov 2025: gains as copper steadies; Q3 output, $1bn buyback & UK legal case in focus

Glencore plc News Today (19 November 2025): Smelter Jobs at Risk, Century Aluminum Stake Cut and EU Cobalt Battle

Glencore warned that proposed EU cobalt exposure limits could force European plant closures and shift more processing to China. The company plans major retrenchments at South African ferrochrome smelters, threatening thousands of jobs. Glencore also cut its Century Aluminum stake from 43% to 33% after a sharp rally. Shares dipped in early London trading but later recovered.
19 November 2025
Vale Stock Today (VALE, VALE3): Price, Green Trucks, Dam Rulings and Hybrid Bonds – 18 November 2025

Vale Stock Today (VALE, VALE3): Price, Green Trucks, Dam Rulings and Hybrid Bonds – 18 November 2025

Vale ADRs traded near $12.20 in New York, up slightly, while São Paulo shares slipped about 0.7% to just below R$65 on Tuesday. A Minas Gerais court ordered Vale to deposit R$234.1 million for Brumadinho disaster aid. Vale also announced new biodiesel and electric truck tests, and confirmed a $500 million provision for Fundão dam liabilities.
Freeport-McMoRan Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat – But Deadly Mine Disaster Clouds Outlook

FCX Stock Today, November 18, 2025: Grasberg Restart Plan Lifts Freeport-McMoRan as Lawsuits Mount

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 3.5% to $40.36 Tuesday after the company announced plans to restart large-scale production at Indonesia’s Grasberg mine in Q2 2026. Trading volume topped 11.6 million shares by midday. The move follows a deadly September mudflow that halted Block Cave operations. New securities class-action announcements kept legal risks in focus.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Rallies as Grasberg Restart Plan Offsets Class-Action Fallout – 18 November 2025

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Rallies as Grasberg Restart Plan Offsets Class-Action Fallout – 18 November 2025

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose up to 6% Tuesday after the company detailed a phased restart of its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, aiming to return 2026 copper and gold output to 2025 levels. The plan follows a fatal September mud-rush that halted operations. At least two law firms are urging shareholders to join a class-action lawsuit over alleged safety misstatements.
Glencore (LON: GLEN) share price today, 11 Nov 2025: gains as copper steadies; Q3 output, $1bn buyback & UK legal case in focus

Glencore Share Price Today: Ulan Coal Ruling, New Copper Discovery and Buyback Drive – 18 November 2025

Glencore shares fell about 1.3% to 359p in London on Tuesday, following a New South Wales court decision revoking approval for an extension at its Ulan coal mine in Australia. Trading volume topped 8.2 million shares. The ruling halts plans to extract an additional 18.8 million tonnes of coal. Broader mining stocks also declined across Europe.
Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) Soars as Lithium Rebounds and Codelco JV Gets Final Green Light

Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) Soars as Lithium Rebounds and Codelco JV Gets Final Green Light

SQM shares surged about 12% Monday in New York, hitting a 52-week high near $61 after China approved its lithium joint venture with Codelco. Major funds including Itaú Unibanco and KBC Group disclosed new or larger stakes. Lithium prices rose on signs of stronger Chinese demand. Investors await SQM’s Q3 2025 earnings report due Tuesday.
BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

A UK High Court found BHP liable under Brazilian law for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse; damages will be set later, with BHP planning to appeal. BHP’s NYSE ADRs closed down 1.3% at $55.23 Friday. Iron ore traded at $103–104/t, with Dalian futures slightly higher. The Australian dollar hovered near 0.65 USD late last week.
Hecla Mining (HL) Soars on Record Q3 2025: $409.5M Revenue, $0.15 EPS, Dividend Declared — What to Know Today (Nov 6, 2025)

Hecla Mining (HL) Soars on Record Q3 2025: $409.5M Revenue, $0.15 EPS, Dividend Declared — What to Know Today (Nov 6, 2025)

Hecla Mining reported record Q3 revenue of $409.5 million and net income of $100.6 million, beating analyst estimates. The company tightened 2025 production guidance, announced new permitting wins, and declared dividends on both common and preferred shares. Shares surged over 10% intraday. Hecla fully repaid its revolving credit facility and ended the quarter with $133.9 million in cash.
US Antimony (UAMY) Stock Skyrockets on $245M Defense Deal – Is It Too Good to Be True?

🚀 UAMY Stock Explodes on Montana Mining Breakthrough – What Investors Need to Know

U.S. Antimony (NYSE American: UAMY) closed Nov 1 at $8.07, near flat in premarket Nov 3, after heavy trading volume. The company restarted its Stibnite Hill, MT mine Oct 30, shipping over 250 tons of ore and raising FY2026 revenue guidance by $25M. In September, it secured a $245M Pentagon contract to supply antimony. Q2 2025 revenue jumped 160% to $17.53M, with net income of $728K.
Denison Mines (DNN) Soars on Uranium Boom – How High Can It Go?

Denison Mines (DNN) Soars on Uranium Boom – How High Can It Go?

Denison Mines shares (DNN) closed at about $3.17 on Oct. 29, more than double their price at the start of 2025, amid a uranium market rally and multiyear-high prices. All five analysts covering DNN rate it “Buy/Outperform,” with targets ranging from C$2.75 to C$5.00. Denison’s Wheeler River project cleared provincial approval in August and awaits federal licensing. The company’s McClean Lake JV resumed production in mid-2025.
30 October 2025
Uranium Boom Propels Denison Mines (DNN) to New Highs as Analysts Weigh Rally

Denison Mines (DNN) Rides Uranium Boom as Wheeler River Advances – What’s Next?

Denison Mines shares more than doubled in 2025, reaching multi-year highs as uranium prices hit $80–$83 per pound. The company’s Wheeler River project secured key provincial permits and awaits a federal license by December. Denison restarted uranium production for the first time in 15 years and raised $345 million for growth. All five brokerages covering Denison rate the stock a “Buy” or “Outperform.”
Freeport-McMoRan Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat – But Deadly Mine Disaster Clouds Outlook

Freeport-McMoRan Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat – But Deadly Mine Disaster Clouds Outlook

Freeport-McMoRan reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.50 per share, beating estimates as higher copper prices offset a 13% drop in copper output after a fatal mudflow halted Grasberg mine operations. Shares rose 3.3% pre-market. The company warned Q4 copper and gold sales will plunge due to the ongoing shutdown. Grasberg is not expected to return to full production until 2027.
Uranium Boom Propels Denison Mines (DNN) to New Highs as Analysts Weigh Rally

Denison Mines (DNN) Stock Soars Amid Uranium Boom – Will the Rally Continue?

Denison Mines (NYSE American: DNN) hit a 52-week high of $3.14 on October 13, 2025, more than doubling since January, before easing to around $2.90–$3.00 by October 20. The rally tracks uranium prices, which topped $83 per pound in early October, the highest in over a decade. Denison resumed uranium production in July at McClean Lake, its first output since 2008. Analyst sentiment remains bullish despite valuation concerns.
Trilogy Metals (TMQ) Stock Surges on U.S. Government Backing for Alaska Copper Project

Trilogy Metals (TMQ) Stock Surges on U.S. Government Backing for Alaska Copper Project

The U.S. Department of Defense will invest $35.6 million for a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals, with South32 matching the amount. President Trump also approved permits for the 211-mile Ambler access road, clearing a major hurdle for Trilogy’s Alaska mining projects. Trilogy’s U.S. shares soared 212% on Oct. 7, with market cap briefly topping C$1.3 billion. Trading volume and prices far outpaced sector peers.
Graphite Gold Rush: Westwater Resources (WWR) Stock Skyrockets on Battery-Metals Boom

Graphite Gold Rush: Westwater Resources (WWR) Stock Skyrockets on Battery-Metals Boom

Westwater Resources (NASDAQ: WWR) surged 36% to close at $3.48 on Oct. 14, extending a weeklong rally that more than doubled its share price and pushed year-to-date gains near 400%. The graphite developer is advancing its Alabama processing plant and pursuing $150 million in debt financing, aided by U.S. policy support. Analysts warn the stock is overbought and pre-revenue, with a $2.00 price target below current levels.
Orla Mining’s Gold Rush in 2025: Surging Prices, New Discoveries and What Investors Need to Know

Orla Mining (ORLA) Stock Skyrockets on Gold Boom and Big Discoveries – Will the Rally Continue?

Orla Mining shares surged over 20% to a 52-week high near C$19 on October 14, 2025, after strong Q3 gold output and guidance. The jump followed news of a major gold discovery at the Musselwhite mine, which previously sent shares up 12% in a day. Orla stock is up nearly 150% in 2025, far outpacing gold sector peers. Market cap now stands at about C$3.6 billion.
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NAK) – Company and Stock Update

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NAK) – Company and Stock Update

Northern Dynasty (NAK) surged 31% to $2.66 on Oct. 13, 2025, after legal and royalty news, with year-to-date gains of about 357% and a market cap near $1.3 billion. The company and the State of Alaska are challenging the EPA’s Pebble mine veto in court; a federal judge set a briefing schedule through February 2026. Analyst coverage remains sparse, with both rating the stock a “Buy.”

Stock Market Today

  • Union Pacific Stock Seen Undervalued Amid Recent Price Drop
    March 20, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT. Union Pacific (ticker: UNP) shares dropped roughly 11% over the past month, now trading near $234. Despite this short-term weakness, the railroad operator maintains positive returns of 1% year-to-date and over 20% across five years. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates an intrinsic value around $313 per share, indicating the stock trades about 25% below its cash flow-based valuation, suggesting undervaluation. The price-to-earnings (P/E) metric offers another lens but is secondary to DCF in this review. Investors should weigh recent volatility against Union Pacific's strong long-term fundamentals and sector dynamics before deciding whether current weakness presents a buying opportunity.
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