Investing in Iron

Iron is the world's most commonly used metal. Almost all iron ore is used to make steel.

Companhia Vale Rio Doce (NYSE: RIO) - CVRD is the world's largest producer of iron ore. With their acquisition of Inco, they also became one of the leading producers of nickel.
BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) - Australia's mining giant specializes in base metals.
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RTP) - http://www.riotinto.com/
Freeport McMoran (NYSE: FCX) - With their acquisition of Phelps Dodge, this company became a major player in the iron industry.

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