FTSE 100 buoyed by miners and more pharma bid gossip
Rio Tinto led the advance ahead of results due out tomorrow
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Rio Tinto Ltd
LON:RIO
Rio Tinto Ltd is a leading international mining group that finds, mines and processes the earth's mineral resources. The Group's major products include aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy products, gold, industrial minerals (borates, titanium dioxide, salt and talc), and iron ore. Its activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America. There are also significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.
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