Mining and materials company Afrimat reported an 87% slump in first-half profit after tax on Thursday, as weaker iron ore profitability and ongoing cement operations problems weighed on performance. The group described trading conditions as its most challenging since listing in 2006. Business Day TV spoke to CEO Andries van Heerden about the results and the firm’s outlook.
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