Costs rise as rain falls on Bumi

Heavy rain has hit Bumi's output this year, but an improved performance in the second quarter should continue into the second half (weather permitting), ensuring most of the miner's production shortfall is made good.

Heavy rain has hit Bumi's output this year, but an improved performance in the second quarter should continue into the second half (weather permitting), ensuring most of the miner's production shortfall is made good.

Despite the poor conditions, first half revenue increased from $478m to $770m year-on-year (y/y), and pre-tax losses narrowed to £38m (first half, or H1, of 2011: $243m). Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) dropped from $146m to $106 y/y, pushed lower by a falling thermal coal price.

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