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Another environmental disaster hits China: thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river
Chinese authorities say city's water still safe to drink.
Iron ore fall strikes projects, miners and frightens investors
The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data.
U3O8 Corp. consolidates position as South America’s leading uranium exploration company by acquiring Calypso Uranium Corp.
U3O8 Corp. (TSX: UWE; OTCQX: UWEFF), a Canadian-based company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and associated commodities in South America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Calypso Uranium Corp. ("Calypso").
BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion
The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.
INFOGRAPHIC: Canada is falling down the debt hole
The household debt situation certainly doesn't spell good news for Canada
Moscow seizes 26,000 diamonds from airport passenger
Man fails to declare gems worth about $162,000 at customs.
Australia calls for inclusion of ‘blood diamonds’ in UN definition
The country suspects diamonds from mines where human rights abuses occur may have been imported for use in jewellery.
Zimbabwe’s finance minister demands diamond companies pay up
Diamond sales in 2012 were $800 million with only $45 million coming to the government so far in taxes.
