Centamin doubles profits after record quarter

Egypt-focused gold miner Centamin achieved a record quarter of gold production in the last three months of the financial year, helped by higher output at its flagship Sukari mine and lower operating costs.

Egypt-focused gold miner Centamin achieved a record quarter of gold production in the last three months of the financial year, helped by higher output at its flagship Sukari mine and lower operating costs.

"With expanding production, increasing resources and reserves and a robust balance sheet, we are well positioned for a strong 2012," said Chairman Josef El-Raghy.

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