The human factor stumps BHP: the trade-off between safety and productivity might force the company to reconsider its commitment to Africa

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Australia's BHP mining company is facing a financial crisis at its Zimbabwe Hartley platinum mine. The mine has had unusual difficulties such as poor ground conditions, which have required extensive and expensive roof-support systems. The additional safety equipment and procedures that were needed have resulted in higher operations costs and slowed production.

Metal ores, not elsewhere classified, All Other Metal Ore Mining, Platinum Group Ores, Finance, Platinum mining, BHP Billiton Ltd.

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Elders' future lies in financial services

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Elders' Alan Newman plans to focus the company on the financial services sector because that is where the real growth is, according to company officials. Elders, which is under the parent firm Futuris Corp, is heavily involved in Australian agribusiness services, but financial services in relation to agribusiness will take a highlighted role.

Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, Management, Financial services industry, Elders Finance Group Ltd.

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