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Rio Investment in Ivanhoe provides geographical advantage but not control

November 7, 2009

Analysis of:Rio Tinto completes second tranche of its investment in Ivanhoe Mines | www.yourminingnews.com

The Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project is the primary focus of Ivanhoe Mines in Mongolia. Rio Tinto's investment in Ivanhoe provides Rio entry into an advanced stage major mineral project. With similar conditions in neighboring China and Russia, major project experience in Mongolia will be advantageous to Rio in other projects. However, the region is not homogenous, other companies already have and are establishing positions, and Rio's experience will be helpful to it but will not preclude others.

Coal to Liquid Fuel Plans: Complex issue provides opportunities

May 31, 2007

Analysis of:Lawmakers mull coal-to-liquid fuel plans | money.cnn.com

The May 24, 2007 Reuters article, "Lawmakers mull coal-to-liquid fuel plans", touches on many aspects of a current debate, decisions and actions from which have significant potential impact, financially and environmentally, and long term and short term. While some advocates with their respective positions phrase the issues and outcomes in stark terms, the subject actually involves complex risks and tradeoffs. Fortunately, diversity and complexity can lead to opportunities to attain a better outcome than if the diversity and complexity did not exist.

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