Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Rio Tinto says looking for growth possibilities in Africa



worldwide mining company Rio Tinto (RIO.L) (RIO.AX) is searching out possibilities to amplify in Africa as it bets on long time demand increase for minerals, a senior govt said on Monday.

a sharp fall in commodity expenses is forcing maximum mining firms to preserve back on growth, however Rio Tinto is seen a ability favorite for investors as it is a low fee producer, with a more potent stability sheet.

"the worldwide drivers for long time call for for African minerals all factor within the proper direction," Rio Tinto leader govt for Diamonds and Minerals Alan Davies told a mining conference in Cape town.

"Rio Tinto continues to make investments and probe for opportunities in Africa, particularly in Botswana and Namibia."

He did now not offer in addition information, but both Botswana and Namibia are a few of the foremost diamond manufacturers in Africa.

Rio Tinto presently has five,000 personnel and contractors throughout its African operations, Davies said.
prices of maximum commodities have in current months fallen to multi-years, hit by way of oversupply and slowing increase in predominant purchaser China.

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