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Sims Metal lifts profit by 52 per cent

The world's largest scrap metal recycler, Sims Metal Management, has posted a 51.6 lift in full year profit on the back of a vastly improved performance by its ferrous (iron) division.Net profit rose ..

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Leighton appoints new CEO

Leighton says a change in leadership style is necessary to re-energise the construction company and return it to profitability, after its chief executive was sacked just eight months into the job.A un..

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Iluka returns to profitability

Iluka Resources has booked a first half profit due to higher mineral sands production and a jump in prices, and expects strong prices will continue amid tight supply. Shares in Iluka had jumped 78 ..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, August 25AAX - AUSENCO LTD - up 15 cents at $2.22Ausenco has reported a first half profit of $7.71 million, as the engineering and mining ..

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