Rio Tinto Scrambles to Avoid Repeat Strike at Mongolian Mine: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is negotiating with workers at its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia to prevent another strike, following a previous strike in May due to significant wage reductions. Changes to Mongolia’s Labor Law led to recalculations of employee allowances, resulting in wage decreases of up to 80%. If key demands are not met, another strike is possible. Rio Tinto claims the previous strike did not materially impact mine production. Investors can gain exposure to Rio Tinto via VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:SLX) and NEOS ETF Trust Mast Global Battery Recycling & Production ETF (NYSE:EV).
July 02, 2024 | 9:50 am
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NEOS ETF Trust Mast Global Battery Recycling & Production ETF (NYSE:EV) provides exposure to Rio Tinto, which is facing potential labor issues at its Oyu Tolgoi mine. This could impact the ETF's performance if Rio Tinto's stock is affected.
As NEOS ETF Trust Mast Global Battery Recycling & Production ETF holds Rio Tinto, labor issues at the Oyu Tolgoi mine could negatively impact the ETF's performance if Rio Tinto's stock price declines.
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Rio Tinto is negotiating with workers at its Oyu Tolgoi mine to prevent another strike after significant wage reductions. The previous strike halted operations but reportedly did not materially impact production.
The potential for another strike at the Oyu Tolgoi mine could disrupt operations and negatively impact Rio Tinto's stock price in the short term. Although the company claims the previous strike did not materially affect production, ongoing labor disputes create uncertainty.
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VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:SLX) provides exposure to Rio Tinto, which is facing potential labor issues at its Oyu Tolgoi mine. This could impact the ETF's performance if Rio Tinto's stock is affected.
As VanEck Steel ETF holds Rio Tinto, labor issues at the Oyu Tolgoi mine could negatively impact the ETF's performance if Rio Tinto's stock price declines.
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