Rio still open to talc offers

03 February 2010

Mining group clarifies news report; would still consider divesting talc business

Keywords: Rio Tinto, Borax, borates, talc

Rio Tinto PLC said it is open to acquisition offers for its talc assets, clarifying a media report suggesting the business would no longer be sold.

The London-based mining group put the assets officially up for sale in late 2007...

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