Rio Tinto says talks continuing over 2008 iron ore prices (AFP)
February 18, 2008
AFP - Global miner Rio Tinto said Monday it was still discussing 2008 iron ore prices with customers after rival Vale of Brazil won a massive 65 percent increase from its Asian clients.
BHP Billiton raises Rio Tinto takeover bid (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its bid for Rio Tinto Wednesday, lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it presses for a mega-takeover to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
China, US aluminum giants buy into Rio Tinto (AFP)
AFP - Chinese aluminium giant Chinalco said Friday it and US peer Alcoa have bought a 12-percent stake in Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto, setting up a possible takeover tussle with rival BHP Billiton. 
Rio Tinto wants more China partnerships
Rio Tinto would like to work with Chinese state firms to develop mining projects around the world, chief executive Tom Albanese says.
Rio Tinto set for iron ore price rise
Rio Tinto says it is in a strong position to achieve a premium price for its iron ore from Chinese steelmakers.
Rio Tinto: We don't need BHP
Rio Tinto has said it is still dismissive of the $135 billion all-stock hostile takeover bid by BHP Billiton and that it is doing fine on its own.
BHP Billiton executives say Rio Tinto...
A BHP Billiton Ltd. executive said the world's largest miner will submit its first paperwork with European Union regulators regarding its planned takeover of rival Rio Tinto...
Rio Tinto Profit Up on Record Production
The company posted a 9 percent rise in half-year underlying profit, helped by record iron ore production, and again rebuffed a hostile takeover bid by BHP Billiton.
Shares of BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto...
Shares of BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd. surged in Australia on Wednesday as fresh rumors swirled around the two companies linked by what could be the largest takeover...
Chinalco says has no plans to raise Rio Tinto stake (AFP)
AFP - China's state-owned Chinalco said Monday it had no plans to increase its stake in miner Rio Tinto after acquiring 12 percent of the London-listed arm of the company in a joint share raid with Alcoa Inc.
Alcoa, Chalco buy Rio Tinto stake (AP)
AP - Alcoa Inc. and Aluminum Corp. of China jointly acquired 12 percent of the shares of global mining company Rio Tinto PLC in a deal believed to be worth $14.05 billion, the companies said Friday.
Rio Tinto: BHP needs to raise offer ...
AP - A senior Rio Tinto executive on Wednesday said BHP Billiton would have to raise its already-sweetened takeover offer "considerably" to lure the miner into talks.
Mining giant Rio Tinto's sees net...
AFP - The world's third-largest miner Rio Tinto said Wednesday its full-year net profit fell almost two percent in 2007 to 7.312 billion US dollars as it again rejected a...
Rio Tinto's annual net profit falls...
AFP - The world's third-largest miner Rio Tinto said Wednesday its full-year net profit fell almost two percent in 2007 to 7.312 billion US dollars as it again rejected a...
BHP makes formal bid for Rio Tinto
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BHP makes formal bid for Rio Tinto
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Rio Tinto to enforce iron ore price hike
Rio Tinto, the mining giant being stalked by rival BHP Billiton, is
threatening Asian steelmakers that it will sell iron ore on the lucrative spot
market unless they agree to...
BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for Rio to 147.4 bln dlrs (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday by lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it seeks to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for Rio to 147.4 bln dlrs (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday by lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it seeks to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
Rio Tinto May Break With Other...
Rio Tinto’s stance could pressure Chinese steel makers, who are major customers, and may signal the beginning of the end for the benchmark system of iron ore pricing.
Rio Tinto’s Profit Rises 9%; It...
The global mining company Rio Tinto reported a 9 percent increase in its profit for the second half of 2007, in part from record iron-ore production.
Chinalco says has no plans to raise...
AFP - China's state-owned Chinalco said Monday it had no plans to increase its stake in miner Rio Tinto after acquiring 12 percent of the London-listed arm of the company in a...
Rio Tinto's Malaysian smelter approved
Rio Tinto Ltd has gained approval for an aluminium smelter in Malaysia, while power problems in South Africa is expected to delay another smelter development.
Rio Tinto boosts Canadian iron output
Rio Tinto, the world's third largest miner, has approved a $A511 million expansion to increase output from its Canadian iron ore division.
Salary packages soar for Rio Tinto...
Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese's total remuneration package rose almost fourfold last year to $US12.596 million.