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Breakfast cereal is an excellent source of iridium

The second densest element

Michael Allan McCrae | February 12, 2013 | 9:41 pm

The Pope quits: Who will give Anglo’s Cutifani divine assistance now?

Entering Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, recently turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations. Will the Pope Benedict XVI's exit affect Anglo's decisions?

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 2:52 pm

Chinese bank calls $1.6 trillion local government debt a timebomb

"Impulsive" newly elected local governments over-invest in large infrastructure projects in China. Like this 42km long bridge.

Frik Els | February 9, 2013 | 11:52 pm

Windfall tax on Aussie miners falls flat

$130 million over the first 6 months versus $2 billion target for the year.

Frik Els | February 8, 2013 | 9:10 pm

Kenya’s new mining tax discourages investment

Gross proceeds from transfers of shares or property subject to withholding tax.

Kerry Hall | February 7, 2013 | 9:59 pm

ArcelorMittal lost $3.7 billion in 2012, faces violent protests

Stocks at the world’s top steelmaker by sales, ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT), were down 1.71% at 10:09 am ET this morning after the company announced Wednesday a $3.7 billion net loss for 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2013 | 3:47 pm

BHP cuts more Olympic Dam jobs

The giant miner is struggling to keep its massive Olympic Dam project competitive in the current environment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 2:52 pm

Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers

A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 7:10 am

Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia

The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months to come.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 3:09 pm

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