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Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO

Rio plans to delay ex-CEO’s bonus again amid Guinea probe

Rio said it would postpone any short- and long-term incentives owed to Sam Walsh for a minimum of two years. Rio is now planning to extend that time period.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2019 | 10:46 am

Tropical cyclone hits far North Australia near Rio Tinto mine

Tropical Cyclone Penny slammed into the far north coast near Rio Tinto Group’s Weipa bauxite mine, triggering warnings of flash flooding and damaging winds.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2019 | 10:40 am

Gold opens 2019 with fanfare as warning signs flash on growth

Gold bullion advancing for a fifth straight day as equities posted fresh losses after the worst year since the financial crisis.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2019 | 8:31 am

Commodities cap another dismal year as ’19 offers tough test

Raw materials have lost ground amid a flurry of signs the pace of expansion will slow next year.

Bloomberg News | December 31, 2018 | 1:06 pm

Gold at BOE commands high premium, signaling central bank buying

Gold barrels into 2019 as growth concerns spur demand for haven

Bullion futures held near a six-month high after topping $1,280 an ounce.

Bloomberg News | December 31, 2018 | 12:54 pm

Mercury limits on coal plants no longer ‘appropriate,’ EPA Says

According to the new EPA analysis, the costs of complying with the rule are projected at $7.4 billion to $9.6 billion annually, while monetized benefits are estimated to be $4 million to $6 million annually.

Bloomberg News | December 28, 2018 | 12:40 pm