Zimplats Posts 52 Percent Drop In Fourth Quarter Profits

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Reuters reported Zimplats (LSE:IMP) posted a 52 percent drop in operating profit in the fourth quarter to June, mainly due to weaker platinum group metal prices.

Reuters reported Zimplats (LSE:IMP) posted a 52 percent drop in operating profit in the fourth quarter to June, mainly due to weaker platinum group metal prices.

As quoted in the market news:

In a statement released on Wednesday, Zimplats said operating profit was $25 million, down from $52 million in the previous quarter as metal prices were depressed during the period while operating costs rose 17 percent in line with higher sales volumes.

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