Out of Bondage: Alan's back on the rich list
May 28, 2008
THE irreversible brain damage that prevented Alan Bond from recalling the whereabouts of his fortune in 1994 must be a distant memory: the disgraced tycoon is back in the black.
Rio Tinto rail access could 'cost $30b'
Rio Tinto says it could cost Australia $30 billion over 20 years if the company's Pilbara railways in Western Australia are open to third party access.
Shares of BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto climb on rumors of higher bid for Rio, Chinese stake
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 ever in the mining sector.
Rio railways may open to third parties
Fortescue Metals Group is a step closer to gaining access to railways in the Pilbara owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto ends Asian steel price talks
Rio Tinto has concluded price negotiations with its Asian customers for the steelmaking commodity.
Rio Tinto to invest in iron ore studies
Rio Tinto Ltd will spend $A521.96 million on the expansion of its Pilbara operations to increase output to 320 million tonnes per year.
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 and Rio Tinto lead market higher
The Australian sharemarket closed higher yesterday, boosted by strong rises in global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
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.
BHP Billiton executives say Rio Tinto takeover bid will go to European regulators within weeks
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 Ltd. within weeks.
Rio Tinto to invest 2.15 bln dlrs in Brazil iron ore mine (AFP)
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto announced Wednesday that it will invest 2.15 billion US dollars in a major expansion of its iron ore mine in Corumba, Brazil. 
Australia approves Chinalco's stake...
Australia has approved Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.'s stake in miner and takeover target Rio Tinto Ltd., Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday.
Rhodes Ridge crucial for production: Rio
Rio Tinto Ltd has rejected claims it had no right to one of the largest undeveloped iron ore resources in Western Australia.
Fortescue to double iron ore production
FORTESCUE METALS is forging ahead with plans to more than double its annual production capacity to 120 million tonnes of iron ore a year.
Rio Tinto well placed for rising demand
Rio Tinto says it is well placed to take advantage of an expected doubling in global demand for its metals and minerals by 2022.
Rio Tinto's Copper-Bottomed Ship Came In
Kennecott unit massively upgrades mine's value.
BHP executive fires latest shot at...
BHP Billiton's chief executive said Wednesday his company's development projects are more advanced than those of its takeover target Rio Tinto, the latest salvo in an argument...
Rio Tinto to invest $2.15 bln in Brazil iron ore mine (AFP)
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto announced Wednesday that it will invest 2.15 billion US dollars in a major expansion of its iron ore mine in Corumba, Brazil.
Rio Tinto to buy ore from mine in WA
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement to purchase ore from a junior explorer as the mining giant seeks to prevent third parties gaining access to its railway in WA. 
Rio Tinto iron ore licence in Guinea...
One of Rio Tinto's top iron ore concessions is under threat after the Guinea government revealed it was reviewing the $6bn project in Simandou, stating concerns over its legality.
Rio Tinto warns about David Tweed
Rio Tinto has warned its shareholders to be wary about potential unsolicited offers from sharemarket opportunist David Tweed.
Fortescue jumps one railway barrier
FORTESCUE Metals has won another round in its long-running quest for third-party access to Pilbara railway lines.
Rio Tinto to hike iron ore price for...
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto said Monday that it had agreed a near doubling of the price of its iron ore sales to Chinese steel maker Baosteel.
China's Baosteel agrees to nearly...
China's biggest steel producer, Baosteel Group, agreed to price hikes of up to 96.5 percent with iron ore supplier Rio Tinto, the companies said Monday, amid surging demand for...
China agrees to pay Rio Tinto nearly...
AFP - China's Baosteel said Tuesday it would nearly double the price it pays mining group Rio Tinto for iron ore, in a deal experts said underscored the Asian giant's lynchpin...