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Amplats warns on lower first-half earnings
Jul 2nd, 2012
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Anglo American Platinum, the world's top platinum producer, warned on Monday its first-half earnings would fall more than 20 percent, hit by lower sales and falling prices. South Africa's platinum sector is battling the impact of weak demand, soaring costs and a government safety drive that has cut production as operations are suspended for safety violations. ... (Source: Reuters) -
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