This iconic landmark is a must-see attraction in Rio. Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands with arms outstretched to the city from above ...

Investors with an interest in Mining - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Rio Tinto (RIO) and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM). But which of these two stocks presents investors with ...

Gunnison Copper's Johnson Camp mine east of Tucson, Ariz. (Mark Lipczynski for WSJ) Rio Tinto said its Nuton subsidiary, which uses bacteria and acid to extract copper from deposits that are otherwise ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro and arrested 80 suspects Tuesday while sparking shootouts that left ...

News headlines Rio Tinto (RIO) continues to gain traction as a strong buy candidate, highlighted by its significant earnings estimate increases and robust performance in the mining sector. With a 34.9 ...

On the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, just about anything you need will come to you. The sand has long been an open-air, democratic marketplace. Vendors come down from poor, hillside neighborhoods to sell ...

Sarah Brown has been exploring Brazil for more than a decade and comes home to Rio at the end of each trip. She reveals her top tips for making the most of your vacation to Rio de Janeiro. This iconic ...

Rio has long lured visitors to its splashy seaside resorts and colorful communities, from Copacabana to Ipanema. But spectators watching the Olympics this summer will be hearing a cultural term used ...

Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week. The sound of samba rings, raucous parties ...

The 2016 Rio Olympics officially kick off on Friday evening with the opening ceremony in Maracana Stadium in the seaside city in Brazil. It marks the first time a South American city will host the ...