Recent statements by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s government to impose a super tax of 40% on profits of mining projects in Australia from July 2012, have created much consternation among mining executives and investors in Australian mining companies.

On November 19th, 2010, after a two month investigation, the Competition Bureau announced it was starting court proceedings against Rogers Communication Inc. for making misleading claims in advertising Rogers' "Chatr" discount cell phone and text service.