Mega-miners take control

Article Abstract:

Coal prices in Australia rose for 18 years, making it an unpopular choice for investors, but in 2001 its price has stabilised, and coal stocks have performed well on the Australian stock exchange. The changes have been due not only to supply and demand, but also to changes in the coal industry, where mine control is shifting over to diversified "mega-miners" such as Rio Tinto, Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd, and Anglo American.

Coal industry, Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Ltd.

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Miners' great divide: BHP Billiton has a stronger appetite for risk and is striding down the expansion trail, but Rio Tinto is more wary

Article Abstract:

The investments of two Australian mining companies, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are discussed. Whereas BHP Billiton is interested in expansion of its projects, Rio Tinto is interested in the asset sales program.

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Clifford's safe course for Rio

Article Abstract:

A profile of the company Rio Tinto is presented. Leigh Clifford, chief executive has grown the mining company to a very profitable stage.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Company Profile, Clifford, Leigh

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