Rio Algom Limited

World markets were jittery during the Jan. 6-12 report period, owing to concern over the economic health of Brazil. Capital fled out the Latin American powerhouse — including US$1 billion on Jan. 12 …

Wabush Mines has immediate openings at the site of its open pit and ore dressing complex in Wabush, Labrador, for the following:Mechanical Coordinator (Concentrator)Reporting to the Section Manager, C…

The new year saw the triumphant birth of the euro, the new currency that will be used by 11 countries of the European Union, with the notable exception of Britain.During the Dec. 29-Jan. 5 report peri…

During the holiday-shortened Dec. 22-28 report period, the TSE 300 composite rose 1.3% to 6,465.38 points while the gold and precious minerals sub-index edged off slightly to 5,8903.94 points. The met…

Six Canadian companies are spearheading an effort to help control acid drainage at mining projects.Majors Placer Dome, Inco, Noranda, Teck, Rio Algom and Falconbridge are among 17 companies that forme…

The Antamina copper-zinc project in Peru will be discussed at the next luncheon of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, to be held at 12 noon on Dec. 10 at Toronto’s Ontario Clu…

Billiton, the world’s fourth-largest nickel producer, has gained access to about 1,000 sq. km in the Buchans area of central Newfoundland following an aggressive round of deal-making with several juni…

Investor optimism continued on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with the broad market jumping 232.49 points during the Nov. 18-24 report period, to end at 6,570.27.The TSE’s precious metals and minerals su…

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Campania Minera Antamina, a Peruvian subsidiary held jointly by Rio Algom (ROM-T), Noranda (NOR-T) and Teck (TEK-T), has signed a commitment with an international banking syndicate for US$600 m…

Over the report period ended Nov. 17, the Toronto Stock Exchange 300 index overcame losses incurred in the previous week, with the broad market rising 1.3% to end the period at 6,337.78The TSE’s preci…

Increased production and lower cash costs allowed Rio Algom (ROM-T) to record positive third-quarter earnings despite low copper prices.For the three months ended Sept. 30, Rio Algom posted net earnin…