Rio debt causes ratings downgrade
Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd has suffered a ratings downgrade due to its significant debt levels and a sharp market downturn. Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has lowered Rio Tinto's long-term and short-term corporate credit ratings to BBB/A-3 from BBB+/A-2. Rio has debt facilities maturing in 2009 and 2010.
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