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York University launches world’s first MBA with a mining specialization

York University's Schulich School of Business launched the world's first MBA program with a mining specialization, responding to industry demand for business professionals who understand mining. The program targets students from diverse backgrounds including HR, sustainability, law, and accounting to address an executive talent shortage in the booming mining sector.

Meet the man with a golden touch

Iamgold CEO Steve Letwin discusses the company's strategic outlook after 10 months in the role, highlighting strong cash position of $1.2 billion and opportunities for growth. The company aims to increase gold production from 950,000 to 1.2 million ounces by 2013 while developing its niobium asset which saw reserves increase by 697%.

From moonscape to greenscape

Vale donated $4.5 million to establish the Vale Living with Lakes Centre at Laurentian University, which officially opened August 25, 2011, to study northern aquatic systems and environmental remediation. The centre represents a major milestone in Sudbury's transformation from environmental devastation to restoration success, with the region reducing air pollution by 90% since the 1960s and restoring half of its damaged lake trout populations.