Rio Tinto to invest 2.15 bln dlrs in Brazil iron ore mine (AFP)
July 30, 2008
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.
BHP Billiton abandons bid for Rio Tinto
BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company, abandoned a hostile $68 billion takeover bid for rival Rio Tinto Ltd., blaming the global economic downturn and plunging commodity prices.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 says it is comfortable with debt level
Mining giant Rio Tinto on Wednesday sought to allay concerns about its debt levels a day after bigger rival BHP Billiton abandoned a takeover bid for that reason, sending Rio's share price plummeting.
US antitrust regulator clears BHP...
Global mining giant BHP Billiton said Thursday that U.S. antitrust regulators had granted partial approval for its US$170 billion hostile takeover bid for rival Rio Tinto.
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.
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 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 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).