De Beers reports continuation of stable demand for rough diamonds
The diamond market has been tough in recent years but may now be improving
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Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. The company's portfolio of world-class operations and outstanding resource endowments offers value-accretive growth potential across all three businesses, positioning it to deliver into structurally attractive major demand growth trends.
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The diamond market has been tough in recent years but may now be improving
The company’s lithium hydroxide exceeded battery-grade standard in lab tests and may provide a complementary production strategy.
Deutsche Bank’s analysts estimate a 12-month total return of around 25% from the stock, while over the medium term, based on a 2022 exit rate, they see a blue-sky scenario of 3,000p
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Footsie closed at 7,279, up nearly 45 points on the day
The Alta Floresta Belt is one of the most prospective gold exploration destinations in Brazil.
Other iron ore miners likely to benefit from increased price
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The UK blue-chip index finished down nearly 33 points lower at 7,291
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Footsie closed around 26 points higher at 7,185, while FTSE 250 added around 103 points at 19,283
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Brexit and the latest vote will likely be the main talking point, but there will be financial results too!
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Aside from Morrison's, the Week Ahead will also bring updates from housebuilder Berkeley Group, insurer Prudential and fund manager Standard Life Aberdeen
Other diamond miners like Petra and Gem may also suffer
President Trump is due to sit down for talks with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at around 7.30pm UK time
Five of the miner's employees lost their lives in South Africa in 2018, two in each of the group’s Platinum Group Metals and Coal businesses and one in its Diamonds business
Risers on the Footsie were outnumbered 3 to 1 by fallers
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Barclays will be a highlight in Thursday's schedule.
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Footsie closed down around 17 points at 7,219 but FTSE 250 added over 140 at 19,127
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Aside from the banking results, the week ahead will bring updates from other blue-chips firms such as BAE Systems, Anglo American, Pearson, and Reckitt Benckiser
Analysts at the Swiss bank pointed out that the FTSE 100-listed shares are up 14% in the year-to-date supported by higher commodity prices, and the restart of mining at Minas Rio in Brazil
The influential City broker cut its stance on blue-chip players Anglo American PLC and BHP PLC both to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral' with 23% and 18% downsides to raised valuations