Rio Algom Ltd.

Rio Algom Ltd.   (Acquired 100% by Billiton Plc.)

As of 1997 actively examining non-ferrous metals opportunities in Mexico with a focus on Cu and base metals. Billiton Copper Holdings Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Billiton Plc. acquired the 5% outstanding Rio Algom shares it did not own on 29 November 2000. Rio Algom ceased to trade on the TSE as of that date. Billeton announced a merger with BHP in May 2001 so now this entity is folded into the mega corporation BHP Billiton.

Acero-Atlas in Mexico is part of North American Metals Distribution Group 100% owned by Rio Algom. Involved in warehousing, processing and distribution of wide variety of metals products for industrial use.

CMH 1996-1997