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 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.
Rio Tinto ends Asian steel price talks
Rio Tinto has concluded price negotiations with its Asian customers for the steelmaking commodity.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Chinalco May Snag More Of Rio Tinto
Before increasing its stake in the miner, the Chinese aluminum maker is waiting to test market conditions.
Westpac may have to boost $17.6...
Reuters - Westpac Banking Corp Ltd , which
has bid $17.6 billion for St George Bank in the
biggest banking takeover ever in Australia, is bracing for
rival offers to emerge...
Norwegian wealth fund sells stake in...
One of Rio Tinto's largest shareholders has sold its £500 million stake in the
company over concerns about the Grasberg goldmine, which has been called one
of the world's...
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.
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. 
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...
ASX high at noon as Wall St soars
The Australian stock market was up at noon as News Corporation Ltd reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year results.
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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.
EU widens antitrust probe into BHP...
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...
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.
WorleyParsons' billion-dollar solar plan
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