Rio Tinto PLC

The U.S. is running out of miners. More than half the nation's mining workforce, about 221,000 workers, is expected to retire by 2029, according to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, and the number of candidates willing to fill those slots is shrinking."Our workforce is aging," said Bold Baatar, chief executive of copper at Rio Tinto. "There is a lot of baby boomers that will be looking to retire or are already retiring, and we're continuing to rely on their expertise."At the same time, demand for rare…

Copper mines like Rio Tinto's Bingham Canyon mine on the outskirts of Salt Lake City are on the frontline of America's transition to clean energy.Global demand for copper, a major component of electric vehicles, is expected to grow from 25 million metric tons to nearly 49 million metric tons by 2035, according to S&P Global.But miners face a multitude of issues as they ramp up production, including addressing the concerns of local stakeholders, mitigating environmental damage and operating in remote regions of the…

Rio Tinto PLC: "You need to see commodity inflation come back. I will say, it's a great hedge against long-term inflation, though."NIO Inc: "That one seems very dicey."Enphase Energy: "It is doing so well, and every time it's down $15, $20, I want to come on air and just say, 'you know what you've got to do? .'"Lucid Group Inc: "Too speculative. ... We are not recommending stocks that are losing money."Jim Cramer's Guide to InvestingClick here to download Jim Cramer's Guide to Investing at no cost to help you build…

MGM Resorts International: "I don't really care for that group, but you know what, I think anything can bounce in that business."Rio Tinto PLC: "I do think that it represents great assets, but if the stock's going to reflect that in the near term, I don't know."PubMatic Inc: "It's so expensive. ... I think it's fine, not great, not bad."Jim Cramer's Guide to InvestingClick here to download Jim Cramer's Guide to Investing at no cost to help you build long-term wealth and invest smarter. MGM Resorts International: "I…

Walt Disney Co: "I'm very, very bullish. Bought some stock last week for the Investing Club."Rio Tinto PLC: "I do think that the minerals may have bottomed here. I do think it's also, by the way, a great company."Macy's Inc: "I prefer you buy it, not sell it. ... I'd say, stick with it."Salesforce Inc: "That stock's been cut in half. ... But I am a guy who sticks with Benioff."Disclaimer: Cramer's Charitable Trust owns shares of Disney, Coterra and Salesforce.Jim Cramer's Guide to InvestingClick here to download Jim…

AT&T Inc: "That is a distinct hold. If it were $18, it's a buy. If it was $23, it's a sell."Tilray Brands Inc: "Tilray is a total spec of which I'm not going to bet against right now."Dow Inc: "If I wanted to buy 200 shares, I'd buy 100 here and then I'd wait until $45."Simulations Plus Inc: "They actually make money. ... But it's much too rich a stock for my taste, and I can't there recommend it."C3.ai Inc: "That's been one of the worst stocks in the market, and yet , who started it, is one of the best. So, let's get…