Anglo American Platinum has reported an 18% decline in earnings for the first half on lower PGM prices, one-off restructuring costs and inflation, which were partially offset by the group's cost reduction initiatives and higher sales volumes.

Revenue for the six months ended June was 19% lower at R52.2bn, the group said in a statement on Monday. Headline earnings were down 18% to R6.5bn, which translated into headline earnings per share of R24.65 from R29.84 a year ago...

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