Anglo American digs up forecast-beating rise

From: Evening News - Scotland | Date: August 8, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

MINING giant Anglo American today unveiled a two per cent rise in half-year profits, well above analysts' forecasts, but warned the outlook for its key businesses remain challenging.

The world's third-biggest miner said strong performances from diamonds, paper and packaging and industrial minerals more than offset the lower contributions from platinum, gold and coal.

But chief executive Tony Trahar added: "The low growth forecasts for the United States, Japan and much of Euroland remain of concern.

"Against this background and the prospect of a continued strong South African rand, the ...

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