Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Contemplates Rio Tinto Divestment
Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic
Norway's sovereign wealth fund is considering divesting its $2.15 billion stake in Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) due to concerns over deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. The fund, which is the world's largest at $1.6 trillion, has a history of ethical investing and previously divested from Rio Tinto in 2008 over environmental concerns. The Council On Ethics is in discussions with Rio Tinto but has not made a final decision. Glencore ADR (OTCPK: GLNCY) and South32 ADR (OTCPK: SOUHY) are also mentioned as related parties due to their stakes in Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), a bauxite producer under scrutiny.
April 03, 2024 | 6:23 pm
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Glencore ADR is mentioned as a major shareholder in Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), which is under scrutiny by Norway's sovereign wealth fund for deforestation concerns.
As a major shareholder in MRN, which is under ethical scrutiny, Glencore could face negative investor sentiment if Norway's sovereign wealth fund decides to divest, potentially impacting its stock price.
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund is contemplating divesting from Rio Tinto due to deforestation concerns in the Brazilian Amazon, potentially impacting its stock as the fund is a significant shareholder.
The potential divestment by a major shareholder like Norway's sovereign wealth fund, due to ethical concerns, could lead to negative sentiment among investors and a possible decrease in stock price in the short term.
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South32 ADR, a significant shareholder in Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), is under assessment by Norway's sovereign wealth fund for its environmental impact, potentially affecting its stock.
Given the ethical investment focus of Norway's sovereign wealth fund, South32 could experience a negative impact on its stock price if the fund decides to divest due to environmental concerns.
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