EU widens antitrust probe into BHP Billiton's proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto
The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed concerns about higher prices and reduced choice for EU customers of the mining concerns.
Rio Tinto posts record half-year profit
Rio Tinto Ltd., the world's third-largest mining company, said Tuesday that half-year profit more than doubled to a record on strong demand from China for iron ore and other metals.
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.
Rio Tinto ends Asian steel price talks
Rio Tinto has concluded price negotiations with its Asian customers for the steelmaking commodity.
Rio Tinto sells WA asset for $564m
Rio Tinto Ltd has completed the sale of its Kintyre uranium project in Western Australia's East Pilbara region for $US495 million ($A564 million).
Rio Tinto says Guinea goes back on...
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said Sunday a concession which potentially could open a massive new iron ore field in west Africa appeared to have been rescinded.
Rio Tinto to fight for Simandou project
Rio Tinto Ltd has vowed to fight for its rights to the $6.46 billion Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.
Rio Tinto loses iron ore licence in...
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest miner, has lost control of one of its
most important iron ore projects.
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.
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.
Transurban toll revenue jumps
Toll road operator Transurban has reported an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the United States, helped by higher traffic volumes...
BHP Billiton's bid for Rio Tinto...
The European Union has begun a full investigation into BHP Billiton's proposed
$170billion ($£85.8billion)takeover of Rio Tinto, its rival.
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...
Rio Tinto expects post-Olympic...
China's economy should recover its growth trajectory after two weeks of
self-imposed slowdown during the Olympics, Rio Tinto said yesterday.
Rio Tinto wins up to 97 percent rise...
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest iron ore producer, secured price rises with its Asian customers of up to 96.5 percent for its ore this year, the miner said Tuesday.
Rio Tinto upbeat on commodities as profits soar
Rio Tinto, the world's second largest miner, today revealed a 51.8 per cent rise in profit for the first six months of the year due to soaring commodity prices as it reiterated its rejection of BHP Billiton's offer for the group. However, shares in Rio Tinto fell 104p to £50.75 in early trading on concern that high commodity prices will begin decline.
Rio Tinto to double thermal coal by 2015
Rio Tinto plans to double Australian thermal coal output by 2015 as it ramps up production in the Hunter Valley and removes infrastructure constraints. 
Chinalco May Snag More Of Rio Tinto
Before increasing its stake in the miner, the Chinese aluminum maker is waiting to test market conditions.
Rio Tinto spins iron ore deal into...
Reuters - Shares in global miner Rio Tinto
gained over 1 percent on Tuesday after it won a
huge price rise for iron ore shipped to China, giving it a
chance to trumpet its...
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...
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...
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.