THE WORLD'S 50 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN.

This article presents profiles of the fifty most powerful women in international business ranging from nuclear energy to oil and mining. Each profile lists the company, country, and 2006 rank on the list along with a synopsis of recent accomplishments. 50-year old geologist Cynthia Carroll tops the list as chief executive officer of Anglo American, the world's largest mining company. INSET: KEEP AN EYE ON THESE FOUR RISING STARS.