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Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 4:19 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

Blast at Russia coal mine kills 18

A deadly explosion at a coal mine in the remote Russian Far North, within the Arctic Circle, left 18 people dead so far, said Monday the country’s Emergency Situations Ministry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 1:43 pm

Diamond jobs are not forever: Rio axes 350 at Argyle

Expansion at the home of pink gems cut back.

Frik Els | February 10, 2013 | 10:03 pm

Convinced you’d rather work for Amazon than down a coal mine? Read this first

FT takes a look at the fortunes of Rugeley now that the online giant Amazon has replaced the coal mine as the economic heart of the small English town.

Frik Els | February 10, 2013 | 9:00 pm