MoneywebBHP cuts 300 workers at Australian iron ore mines as costs rise
Iron ore prices have fallen around 14% since the start of the year, while the costs of mining and shipping the raw material have increased in part due to surging fuel prices.
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A stronger rand and shipping costs up by almost half have left Afrimat expecting a headline loss for the six months to August, its toughest stretch since listing in 2006.
The CitizenPort of Cape Town feels the Middle East conflict’s impact
Global shipping companies such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd were among the first to reroute their vessels for safety.
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The CitizenManufacturing PMI weakens in February due to shipping challenges and weak demand
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