Today’s moves re BHP-RTP JV:
BHP +7% (+150% from 2008 low)
RTP +6% (+220% from 2008 low)
VALE +2% (+125% from 2008 low)
It’s impressive, IMO, that VALE is up 2% today given that its two largest competitors just joined forces. VALE has the best quality iron ore in the world and hence doesn’t have to take a back seat to anyone, even a JV that will now produce slightly more ore than VALE does.
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