Rio Tinto Plc News on Daylife

Alcan packaging plant targets emerging markets

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:42:34 GMT

“We are already very strong in Western Europe and see expansion in Eastern Europe as a key to broaden our markets”, an Alcan spokeswoman told FoodProductionDaily.com.
Source: FoodProductionDaily

Rio Tinto to Replace Iron-Ore Negotiator

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:49:35 GMT

By Chuin-Wei Yap BEIJING — Rio Tinto Ltd. is replacing its chief iron-ore negotiator ahead of 2010 talks on benchmark prices after this year's talks failed to reach an accord with China, the world's biggest iron-ore consumer.A spokesman for Rio Tinto,...
Source: Wall Street Journal

FTSE rises on stronger banks

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:47:21 GMT

Gains for the banking sector drove the FTSE 100 higher this morning after three days of losses.
Source: Times Online

RBM Seals Deal on Empowerment

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:35:24 GMT

Johannesburg — RICHARDS Bay Minerals, a joint venture between mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, yesterday announced the completion of its long-awaited 4,5bn black economic empowerment deal with KwaZulu-Natal consortium Blue Horison as it seeks...
Source: AllAfrica.com

Talc producers failed to note cancer link, S.D. lawsuit says

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:37:07 GMT

A Sioux Falls woman is accusing Johnson and Johnson and two mining companies of failing for decades to warn consumers about a link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder.
Source: Argus Leader

Market drops despite jobs news

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:12:41 GMT

"Once again we're seeing another day of lethargic trading, confirming our view that the market is out of gas and rolling in neutral towards the Christmas break,'' Mr Peacock said.
Source: Herald Sun

Government beefs up investment review board

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:40:02 GMT

Australia, the biggest iron ore and coal exporter, appointed ex-Lazard Asset Management Pacific banker Brian Wilson to an expanded investment regulator and pledged to better explain rulings to foreign governments.
Source: The Age

How Safe Are International Airlines?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:45:52 GMT

By Scott McCartney You can check fares, fees and flight schedules for just about any airline in the world with a few keystrokes or a single phone call. But checking the safety of an international airline is a much more complicated task.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Quoted in 'Mine signs 10yr rail deal'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:16:54 GMT

said in ABC Online:

We've got contracts now with Oakey Creek, or Xstrata, we've got contracts with Rio Tinto, Anglo and Macarthur, so we've got fairly significant contracts right across the board

Quoted in 'Steel industry fights Rio's tie-up with BHP'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:07:53 GMT

said in The Independent:

This is a production joint venture only. It will enable BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to deliver more ore to the market faster and at lower cost by unlocking the synergies between their two businesses. There will continue to be complete independence in their marketing and commercial strategies, as is the case today.

Rio Tinto PLC Buy for BO!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:04:55 GMT

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:55:30 GMT

Iron ore is seen in stockpiles at Rio Tinto Parker Point ship loading terminal in Dampier Port in this undated handout photograph obtained August 20, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:53:18 GMT

A stacker/reclaimer places iron ore in stockpiles at Rio Tinto Parker Point ship loading terminal in Dampier Port in this undated handout photograph obtained August 20, 2009.