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Jindal Steel terminates $2.1-bn mining venture in Bolivia
18 Jul 2012
Jindal Steel and Power's mining project was the single largest foreign investment in Bolivia
Rio Tinto posts record iron ore output, trims forecast
18 Jul 2012
Rio Tinto, the world's second largest mining company, yesterday reported record production of iron ore and coking coal in the first half of the year, but scaled down 2012 production forecasts for several commodities
RIL-BP told to submit D6 records to CAG
17 Jul 2012
The oil ministry has agreed to quicken the approval process for two blocks in the Cauvery Basin depending on how fast the records reach GAG
HSBC exposed US, India to terror funds: US senate panel
17 Jul 2012
HSBC had, in 2009, authorised its affiliate to supply Indian rupees to Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank, which has links with terrorists, the report said
USFDA revokes warning to Cadila Healthcare
17 Jul 2012
Yahoo looks to its tormentor Marissa Mayer for succor
17 Jul 2012
Mayer is assuming office at Yahoo today, when the company is scheduled to report its quarterly financial results.
Human Genome Sciences agrees to GSK's revised $3-bn offer
17 Jul 2012
US biopharmaceutical company Human Genome Sciences yesterday agreed to be acquired by GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) for a sweetened $3 billion
Human Genome Sciences agrees to GSK's revised $3-bn offer
17 Jul 2012
US biopharmaceutical company Human Genome Sciences yesterday agreed to be acquired by GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) for a sweetened $3 billion
Tata Motors’ global sales up 6 per cent in June
16 Jul 2012
Tata Motors’ global sales up 6 per cent in June
16 Jul 2012
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