Newcrest Mining h1 profit almost triples
Newcrest Mining Ltd says its first-half profit has almost tripled, driven by higher gold and copper prices.
Newcrest lifts quarterly production Updated: 16:47, Tuesday January 24, 2012 Newcrest Mining's gold production rose three per cent in the December quarter, compared with the previous three months, but was down 20 per cent on the prior corresponding period.