Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.

Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal, sources say

By Melanie Burton and Clara Denina MELBOURNE/LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto and Glencore are expected to announce an ...

Rio Tinto, Glencore shelve ambitions to form world's largest miner

By Clara Denina and Pratima Desai LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto has walked away from takeover talks with Glencore, ...

'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income ...

Glencore to focus on short-term disposals as Rio deal remains elusive

Glencore's failed merger talks with Rio Tinto , have left the Swiss-based mining group likely to focus on asset sales as it ...
Yahoo Finance

Rio Tinto (RIO)’s CEO Announces Plan to Generate Up to $10 Billion Through Divestments & Other Strategies

We recently published 13 Best ADR Stocks to Invest In. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) is one of the best ADR stocks. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) is one of the biggest mining companies in the world. Its CEO ...
CBS News

7 infections you could catch from Rio's dirty water

The coastal waters around Rio de Janeiro, where many Olympic water competitions will soon take place, are reportedly teeming with harmful viruses and bacteria. So what illnesses might people catch if ...