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Petropavlovsk - Non-precious metals division to list in Hong Kong

October 2010

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  • Epic Code:
  • POG
  • Price:
  • 1228p
Petropavlovsk's interims have been overshadowed by the positive news that it has submitted an application to list its non-precious metals division, including its iron ore operation, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which sent the shares racing towards their recent highs. This has sweetened slightly disappointing results with operating profit falling from US$92m to US$10.7m, largely reflecting a 26% reduction in gold produced to 166,300 oz due to the disruption caused by a hard winter and delays in receiving new equipment. This reduction in profit was also due to processing lower grades and the need to conduct pre-stripping works to prepare further areas for production. Overall, the group now expects to produce 670,000 - 760,000 oz ...

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