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Rio Tinto posts drop in profits

RIO Tinto has posted a substantial drop in profits of more than $US4.4 billion ($A4.9 billion) compared to the same period last year.

Thomas Smith
Rio Tinto posts drop in profits

In 2012, the company’s first half profit was just under $6.1 billion. But the first half profit for the 2013 half year is almost $1.7 billion. Despite the drop in profits, dividends rose 15%. An interim...

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