Palmer, CITIC fight plays into Twiggy's hands
The messy fight between Clive Palmer and China's CITIC has few winners, but Andrew Forrest could yet be one of them.
RIO TINTO LIMITED
ASX: RIO
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Production of copper, gold, iron ore, coal, aluminium, borates, titanium dioxide and other minerals and metals.
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China steel cuts to boost iron ore demand
Australian miners should benefit from China's drive to shut inefficient steel mills, with FMG predicting Chinese demand for iron ore could rise by 40 million tonnes per year.
Rio powers up lithium mine for battery boom
Jadar is so rich in lithium, it could make Rio a top-three producer while providing a low-cost supply of borates.
Equip Super to merge, appoint more independent directors
Equip Super will ensure that at least a third of its directors are independent as it finalises a merger with the staff retirement fund for Rio Tinto employees.
Value renaissance just getting started
Even Rob Osborn thought his fund was too early when it bought the big miners. Now he believes it's too early to sell.
Equip and Rio fund in $14b super merger
Equip is in late-stage talks to merge with the $5 billion staff superannuation fund for Rio Tinto employees.
Don't expect cash splash from BHP, Rio
The mining giants suddenly have plenty of cash, but investors aren't likely to see too much of it.
Woodside, BHP and Rio in LNG push
Woodside Petroleum will work alongside BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to investigate the economics of using liquefied natural gas to fuel iron ore ships.
Rio investors (mostly) support Yancoal sale
Rio Tinto investors have mostly welcomed the sale of coal assets to Yancoal, with one shareholder noting the long-term risk of coal assets b...
All roads in Rio deal lead to China Inc
The fact Rio Tinto shareholders need to formally approve the Yancoal sale highlights the complexity of the deal.
Ray Hadley tips Morrison to 'intervene' in Rio coal sale
Most analysts think Rio Tinto got a good price for its NSW coal sale, but radio host Ray Hadley reckons the Treasurer will have "major conce...
Rio Tinto sells NSW coal assets to Yancoal
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell two major Australian coal mining assets to Chinese controlled miner Yancoal for $3.2 billion.
Rio fails to win China iron ore premium
Rio Tinto has largely failed in its bid to extract a premium for its highest grade iron ore in China.
Guinea's Conde challenges Rio
Guinea President Alpha Conde said the firing of Alan Davies was the result of a feud over succession within Rio Tinto.
A capital moment: Companies tipped to refrain from flashing cash
Capital management will improve at the next earnings season but the rewards might not be the windfall investors think.
Boyne Island smelter slashes jobs and production as power bites
Rio Tinto's Boyne Island aluminium smelter is slashing production worth more than $100 million and up to 30 jobs
Battle of Rio's Boyne shows miners' challenge
Surging power and gas prices risk the future of minerals value-adding in Australia.
Rio Tinto, Chinalco end copper venture
Rio Tinto Group and its largest shareholder Aluminum Corp of China have terminated a joint venture to find copper deposits.
Smallco keeps long-term returns record intact
Despite coming 80th of 100 in 2016, the Smallco Broadcap fund is the highest-returning equity fund over three and five years.
Rio Tinto shareholders lukewarm on buybacks
Some Rio Tinto shareholders suggested dividends and growth projects would be a better use of cash than a buyback.
