Thu, 03 May 2012 07:29:51 GMT
Rio Tinto: Long-term commodity outlook remains positive
Rio Tinto PLC expects the demand for its minerals and metals to remain strong in long-run while the demand for cooper is likely to surpass the world's supply in the next few years. However, coal production became more challenging in Australia as capital costs surged and investors demand more return on capital, Ton Abanese, the CEO of Rio Tinto said.