New concerns over China’s economic slowdown send British shares into retreat, with miners falling the most. Kirsty Basset reports.
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Glencore’s Zambia copper mining unit lays off 4,300 workers – company and union sources
Lusaka, Zambia (Reuters) – Glencore’s Zambian unit has laid off 4,300 workers, union and company sources said on Tuesday, as the mining and trading company deepens cuts in copper output to support flagging prices.
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Copper gains on output cuts but China worries persist
Mining giant Glencore looks to sell copper mines in Australia and Chile to reduce its debt.
Glencore slumps 25 pct as debt fears grow
Shares in commodity giant Glencore plunged 25% after analysts fear lower metal prices.
Glencore to suspend dividend, sell new shares to cut debt
Mining and commodities trading firm Glencore announces it will suspend dividends, sell assets and raise $2.5 billion in a new share issue as it aims to cut its debt by a third to $20 billion by the end of next year.
Peruvian mayor of town near giant copper project assassinated
The mayor of a Peruvian town near a controversial multi-billion dollar mining project assassinated in an apparent ambush.